India will lower tariffs on wide array of American industrial, agri goods to 0%: U.S. Trade Representative
The U.S. and India reached a trade deal, with the U.S. agreeing to lower its reciprocal tariff on India from 25% to 18%, and India committing to reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers against the U.S. to zero percent. President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, stated that the agreement will boost American farm exports to India's massive market, lifting prices and boosting rural America. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the deal is a "big win" for both countries and will help reduce the U.S.'s agricultural trade deficit with India.
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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