US-India Trade Talks Intensify as Tariff Deadline Nears

With President Trump's April 2 tariff deadline looming, US and Indian officials are meeting to finalize a trade framework addressing tariffs, market access, and supply chain integration.

Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch has arrived in India for five days of bilateral trade discussions from March 25-29.
The talks aim to finalize a framework for a bilateral trade agreement, focusing on reducing tariffs, addressing market access, and enhancing supply chain integration.
President Trump has threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs on India starting April 2, raising concerns about potential trade tensions.
India has proposed removing the 6% equalisation levy on online advertising as a concession to address US concerns.
Both nations are working toward a long-term goal of doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, with an emphasis on energy, defense, and technology sectors.