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Countdown to the End of Trump’s Tariff Pause: Where Does India Stand Now?

2025-07-09
India-US move closer to a potential interim trade agreement, as negotiations in Washington, D.C., have intensified. The discussions follow months of diplomatic engagement, triggered by Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement on April 2, 2025. A formal trade agreement between the two countries has been under deliberation for several years; however, the momentum has gained a notable pace since February 2025. We bring you the latest developments on India-US tariff negotiations.
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