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US-India Trade Deal: Tariff Cuts and Controversies Ahead

2/12/2026

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India-US Trade Agreement

India and the United States reached an interim trade deal framework to reduce tariffs.
The United States will lower tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%.
India commits to purchasing $500 billion in U.S. goods over five years.
Critics say the framework favors the United States by pressuring India to halt Russian oil imports and compromise energy security.
The formal Bilateral Trade Agreement is expected to be signed in March.

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Trump Reassesses USMCA

U.S. President Donald Trump is reconsidering the United States' participation in the USMCA, seeking a better deal ahead of a mandatory review this summer.
Unnamed officials indicate changes may address national-origin rules and worker protections.
The White House has not confirmed these discussions.
Trump's stance reflects a broader confrontational trade approach, including threats of tariffs against Canada and Mexico.

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India-US Trade Agreement

India and the United States reached an interim trade deal framework to reduce tariffs.
The United States will lower tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%.
India commits to purchasing $500 billion in U.S. goods over five years.
Critics say the framework favors the United States by pressuring India to halt Russian oil imports and compromise energy security.
The formal Bilateral Trade Agreement is expected to be signed in March.

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