Archive · 14 Aug 2025
US Calls India ‘Recalcitrant’ in Trade Negotiations
The US Treasury Secretary said that India is being difficult in trade talks with the US.
He mentioned that the US is trying to finalize trade agreements with several countries.
At the same time, the US has put new tariffs on India, including a tax on oil bought from Russia.
India's government thinks these new taxes are unfair and has said it will protect its own economic interests.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated India is 'recalcitrant' in trade negotiations.
Bessent was discussing trade deals and tariffs on Fox Business.
He mentioned ongoing trade talks with Switzerland and India.
Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, including on Russian oil purchases.
India's Ministry of External Affairs called the tariffs 'unjustified'.
- Who
- Scott Bessent, Donald Trump, and the Indian government.
- What
- US-India trade negotiation challenges and imposition of tariffs.
- When
- Ongoing trade negotiations and new tariffs starting August 27.
- Where
- Trade negotiations involving the US and India.
- Why
- To address trade deals and tariffs.
United States
India
Trade Negotiations
United States
India is being difficult in trade negotiations.
India
India's response to the tariffs.
- Key Figure
- Scott Bessent
- Position
- US Treasury Secretary
- Trade Partners
- India, Switzerland
- Tariffs Imposed
- 50% on India by the US
- Tariff Target
- Indian purchases of Russian oil
Sources
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