Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Modi to UNGA; US Imposes Tariffs on India Amid Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Modi might give a speech at the United Nations in September.
The US has put extra taxes on some Indian products because India buys oil from Russia.
The US thinks India is difficult to work with on trade.
India thinks these taxes are unfair and is defending its interests.
The UN meeting starts on September 23rd, and the Indian leader will speak on September 26th.
The US and India are also trying to make a trade deal.
Prime Minister Modi may address the UN General Assembly in September.
The US has imposed tariffs on Indian goods, citing concerns over Russian oil purchases.
The UN General Debate is scheduled for September 23-29.
India's Head of Government is scheduled to speak on the morning of September 26.
The US considers India 'recalcitrant' in trade negotiations.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump, and other world leaders.
- What
- Prime Minister Modi may address the UN General Assembly and the US imposed tariffs on Indian goods.
- When
- The UNGA high-level session opens in September. India's Head of Government is scheduled to speak on the morning of September 26.
- Where
- The United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
- Why
- The session is part of the annual high-level General Debate, and comes amidst international conflicts and trade disputes.
US Viewpoint
India's Viewpoint
Trade Tariffs
US Viewpoint
The US considers India to be 'recalcitrant' in trade negotiations, as expressed by the US Treasury Secretary.
India's Viewpoint
India views the tariffs imposed by the US as unjustified and unreasonable.
- UNGA Session Opens
- September 9
- General Debate
- September 23-29
- Modi's Speech
- September 26 (morning)
- US Tariffs
- 50% total on India
- US Treasury Secretary
- Scott Bessent
Sources
India a bit headstrong: US on trade talks
PM likely to visit US for UNGA Meet Next Month
PM Likely To Visit US Next Month For UN General Assembly Session: Report
"India Has Been Bit Recalcitrant", Says US Treasury Chief On Trade Talks
