The White House revised its India-US trade factsheet, softening language on India's commitments related to purchases, tariffs and digital taxes. Some references to agricultural products and digital services taxes were removed. The update follows last week's interim trade framework finalis
Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday reiterated his criticism of the India-US interim trade agreement, stating that New Delhi has been "forced to concede more to Washington than it has got".
"Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is pursuing a trade policy that delivers real results for American workers and businesses, strengthening our economic and security partnerships abroad," the statement quoted Greer as saying.
"The buying of crude oil, LNG, or LPG from the US is in India's strategic interest as we diversify sources. But the decisions are taken by the buyers themselves. The trade deal does not decide who will buy what and from where," Goyal told ANI.
The US and India have on Saturday issued a joint statement that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade (interim agreement) and have agreed to a framework.
The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade, reaffirming their commitment to a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2025.
Speaking to ANI, Sachdev said the US decision to reduce duties from a peak of 50% to 18% has removed a major irritant in bilateral ties, which had strained relations since April's Liberation Day announcement by US President Donald Trump. India had initially faced a 25% reciprocal tariff, fol
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday stated that he welcomes the interim agreement between India and the United States if it protects the Indian farmers.
The US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the release of the joint statement by the United States and India, announcing a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has congratulated the US and Indian governments on establishing a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade.