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India-US Trade Pact: Tariffs Slashed, Key Sectors Gain Access
7 Feb
Summary
- Reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports to the US will fall sharply from 50% to 18%.
- Gems, jewellery, pharmaceuticals, and textiles gain zero-duty access to the US.
- Sensitive agricultural items like dairy and select fruits are excluded from the deal.

India and the United States have established a historic interim trade framework, signaling a major step toward achieving USD 500 billion in bilateral trade. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports to the US will experience a substantial reduction, decreasing from 50% to 18%.




