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India, U.S. Set to Finalize Major Trade Deal

2/6/2026

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India and the U.S. plan to formalize a trade agreement in March 2024, as announced by Trade Minister Piyush Goyal.
The deal will lower U.S. tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% and involve India purchasing about $500 billion in U.S. goods over five years, including $70–80 billion in Boeing aircraft.
The agreement follows U.S. President Donald Trump's previous tariff reductions in exchange for India halting Russian oil imports.
Indian stock markets responded positively, but the opposition demands transparency on agricultural market access, which will be limited to protect domestic farmers.

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India and the U.S. plan to formalize a trade agreement in March 2024, as announced by Trade Minister Piyush Goyal.
The deal will lower U.S. tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% and involve India purchasing about $500 billion in U.S. goods over five years, including $70–80 billion in Boeing aircraft.
The agreement follows U.S. President Donald Trump's previous tariff reductions in exchange for India halting Russian oil imports.
Indian stock markets responded positively, but the opposition demands transparency on agricultural market access, which will be limited to protect domestic farmers.