India-US trade deal: Hope and uncertainty as Trump cuts tariffs
Donald Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18% has been met with relief in the country. The long-delayed agreement, which was expectedly welcomed by Indian industry, removes tariff uncertainty and could boost India's appeal as an alternative to China for reconfigured supply chains. However, trade experts caution that details of the deal remain unclear and more negotiations are anticipated. Despite this, both India and the US have expressed optimism about the agreement being a positive step in strengthening their strategic partnership.
4 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha accused the Indian government of misleading farmers by contradicting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' statements regarding the Indo-U.S. trade deal.
— The Hindu
Congress members criticized Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's statement on the India-U.S. trade agreement for lacking concrete details and raising concerns about potential negative impacts on Indian farmers.
5 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
India-U.S. trade deal: Likely to finalise and sign joint statement in ‘four to five days’, Piyush Goyal says
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