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India, US Forge Trade Deal Amid Tariff Uncertainties

2/26/2026

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India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ambassador Sergio Gor on February 26, 2026, to discuss trade relations.
The meeting followed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated President Trump's tariffs, resulting in a temporary 10% duty on imports, potentially increasing to 15%.
Goyal expressed optimism about expanding trade partnerships despite tariff uncertainties, and both nations agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement expected to be signed in mid-March.
The Indian government is evaluating the Supreme Court's decision while remaining committed to ongoing negotiations.

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India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ambassador Sergio Gor on February 26, 2026, to discuss trade relations.
The meeting followed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated President Trump's tariffs, resulting in a temporary 10% duty on imports, potentially increasing to 15%.
Goyal expressed optimism about expanding trade partnerships despite tariff uncertainties, and both nations agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement expected to be signed in mid-March.
The Indian government is evaluating the Supreme Court's decision while remaining committed to ongoing negotiations.