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Highlights of U.S.-India Interim Trade Framework

The US and India agreed on an interim trade framework to lower tariffs and address barriers, with India committing to purchase $500 billion in US goods over five years.

  • On Saturday, India and the United States announced an Interim Trade Agreement framework to lower tariffs, address non‑tariff barriers and strengthen ties, the joint statement said it marks a historic milestone.
  • The new framework reassures commitment to the broader US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations launched last year and aims to support more resilient supply chains and resolve non-tariff barriers affecting food and agricultural products.
  • The US will apply a reciprocal 18% tariff on certain goods, while India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on US industrial products and food items such as DDGs, tree nuts, and fruit.
  • India intends to purchase USD 500 billion of US energy products and technology over the next five years, while outcomes for generic pharmaceuticals depend on a US investigation and tariff removals.
  • They will establish rules of origin to lock in benefits for both parties, while India addresses barriers to US medical devices and ICT licensing, deciding within six months on standards.
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The Statesman broke the news in on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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