Trump Reaffirms Reciprocal Tariffs on India, Citing 'Unfair' Trade Practices

Negotiations for a US-India trade agreement continue without resolution as April 2 tariff deadline looms.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods will take effect on April 2, citing India's high tariffs as 'very unfair.'
India has expressed willingness to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers but has not taken concrete steps toward finalizing a trade agreement with the US.
Trump highlighted India's status as 'one of the highest tariffing nations in the world' and criticized its trade policies as a barrier to US exports.
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was praised by Trump as a strategic trade alliance, though he emphasized the need for fair treatment from allies like India.
Trump's broader trade strategy includes imposing reciprocal tariffs on multiple nations, including allies such as the European Union, Mexico, and Canada, alongside adversaries like China and Brazil.