Policies

India-US Interim Trade Deal Edges Closer Despite Tariff Risks

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

India and the United States appear to be closing in on an interim trade agreement following four days of high-level negotiations in New Delhi, bringing the two countries a step closer to deepening economic ties and expanding bilateral trade. The proposed agreement is expected to serve as the

Trade & Market

India Continues Talks On U.S. Tariff Proposal

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

India is continuing discussions with the United States following the conclusion of a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigation into import-related measures adopted by 60 economies, including India, under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974. The USTR has proposed additional tariffs on imports from the affected economies as part of the investigation. However, […]

Trade & Market

India-US Trade Deal Likely Before July 24, Says Commerce Secretary

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

India and the United States are likely to conclude their proposed trade agreement before July 24, when the temporary 10 per cent additional global tariffs imposed by the US are set to expire, according to Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Govt. of India. Speaking at an industry event, Agrawal said negotiations between the two countries are […]

Economy

India, US Reaffirm Strong Ties Amid Trade Negotiations

Textile Insights September 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the strength of India-US relations, expressing confidence that ongoing trade talks will unlock new opportunities for both economies. Responding to a post by US President Donald Trump on X, Modi said India and the US are “close friends and natural partners” and emphasized that both sides are working to conclude […]

Policies

Trump Slaps 26% Tariff On Indian Goods: Impact On Trade And Economy

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping tariff policy, imposing a 26% reciprocal duty on Indian imports as part of his broader economic strategy. Announcing April 2, 2025, as ‘Liberation Day,’ Trump accused foreign nations of exploiting the US through unfair trade practices and justified the move as a corrective measure rather than a […]