Congress Terms India–US Interim Trade Pact a ‘Steal’, Alleges Diplomatic Failure
The Congress on Wednesday intensified its attack on the Centre over the recently announced interim trade agreement between India and the United States, describing the framework as lopsided and accusing the government of conceding more than it secured. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said the agreement reflects what he termed a failure of both […]
White House Revises Trade Fact Sheet, Drops ‘Pulses’ From India Tariff List
The White House has quietly revised its official fact sheet on the recently announced interim trade agreement with India, removing a reference to “certain pulses” from the list of American agricultural products expected to receive tariff relief. The update, issued on February 10, also subtly altered language describing India’s commitments under the deal replacing the […]
Key Terms of the ‘Historic’ India–US Trade Deal: What Trump’s ‘Zero Tariff’ Claim Really Means
The United States has formally outlined the contours of what the Donald Trump administration is calling a “historic” trade understanding with India, offering clarity on President Trump’s controversial claim that New Delhi has agreed to cut tariffs on American goods to “zero”. A detailed White House statement released this week provides a more nuanced picture […]
“Trade Negotiation Is a Two-Way Street”: Amul Chief Says India–US Deal Safeguards Farmers
As the newly announced India–United States trade framework triggers anxiety among farmers’ groups across the country, India’s largest dairy cooperative Amul has sought to calm fears, asserting that the agreement does not compromise domestic agriculture or dairy interests and instead opens up long-term opportunities for Indian producers. In an interview with NDTV, Amul Managing Director […]
Wheat, Rice, Poultry, Milk Stay Protected: What the India–US Trade Deal Means for Agriculture
India has drawn a clear red line around its agriculture and dairy sectors under the interim trade framework agreed with the United States, keeping staple food items and sensitive farm products completely out of tariff concessions while securing significant market access gains for Indian exports in non-farm sectors. According to the joint statement released by […]
“You Can’t Buy Respect”: Pakistan Faces Domestic Backlash After India–US Trade Deal
India’s newly concluded trade agreement with the United States has sparked a wave of criticism and introspection within Pakistan, where political leaders, analysts, and commentators say months of high-profile outreach to Washington have delivered little tangible benefit. Despite Islamabad’s overt diplomatic gestures toward U.S. President Donald Trump, Pakistan has emerged with a higher tariff burden […]
‘Safeguarded Agriculture, Dairy’: Piyush Goyal Defends India–US Trade Deal in Parliament
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday mounted a strong defence of the India–United States trade agreement in Parliament, asserting that New Delhi had successfully protected its most sensitive sectors particularly agriculture and dairy while securing meaningful gains for Indian exporters and professionals. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Goyal said the agreement, finalised […]
From Tariffs to Tailfins: How India’s New Trade Deal Is Recasting US Arms and Aircraft Ties
India’s newly announced trade understanding with the United States is shaping up to be far more than a tariff adjustment. Beneath headline numbers and celebratory messaging lies a strategic recalibration that could significantly expand India’s purchases of American defence platforms, aircraft, and energy supplies reshaping bilateral ties across security, aviation, and geopolitics. US President Donald […]
Did India Miss a U.S. Trade Deal by Hesitating? How Timing and Politics Derailed Talks With Trump
A long-discussed U.S.–India trade agreement failed to materialise not solely because of unresolved economic issues, but due to timing, political caution in New Delhi, and what Washington insiders describe as a deliberately hard-edged negotiating style under former U.S. President Donald Trump. That account has now been publicly detailed by Howard Lutnick, who offered an unusually […]
US Slaps 25% Tariff, Additional Penalties on India Over Russian Oil, High Trade Barriers
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, coupled with additional penalties linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil and military equipment. The announcement comes just two days before the August 1 reciprocal tariff deadline, heightening tensions between Washington and New Delhi. Calling India “Russia’s largest buyer of […]