Donald Trump ‘radar-focussed’ on reciprocity, anticipate tariffs on April 2, says Mark Linscott

DECRYPTAGE - Washington is trying to pull out a trade deal with New Delhi and lower tariffs for U.S. products.

Donald Trump ‘radar-focussed’ on reciprocity, anticipate tariffs on April 2, says Mark Linscott

Previous trade negotiator with India says lowering tariffs, balancing trade deficit, and agricultural market access key for a US-India deal

Amid Trump's Tariff Threats, India And US Inch Closer Towards Trade Deal

Amid US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff threats, Indian and US officials held talks in New Delhi this week to discuss trade issues, including tariff reduction and easing of non-tariff barriers.

P Chidambaram writes: Mr Modi stoops, will he conquer?

India’s response so far has been secretive and reactive. The government announced tariff reductions in the budget for 2025-26. Mr Trump was not impressed. Mr Modi tried flattery, Mr Trump was not satisfied. The digital service tax (the ‘Google tax’) was withdrawn when the Finance Bill was passed. More concessions are under discussion. This is an unsatisfactory approach...

India, US may focus on goods sector in first phase of trade agreement: Sources

New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) India and the US are likely to focus on goods in the first phase and services in the next tranche under the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), sources said. Both sides have aimed at concluding the first phase by by fall (September-October) of this year. India and the US have decided to hold sector-specific talks in the coming weeks under the agreement (BTA). The engagement between the two countries came in the back…

13:27 The United States and India have reached a preliminary agreement on a new trade deal. But Indian products will not be exempt from Donald Trump's import duties.