Archive · 10 Dec 2025
India-US Trade Talks Progress Amid Tariff Disputes
The US and India are having important talks about trade.
The US has put high taxes (50%) on some Indian goods, which has made it harder for Indian companies to sell things to America.
The US says India is making good offers, but there are still some things they disagree on, like certain foods.
India doesn't want to change its rules about some farm products.
Both countries want to make a deal to help their businesses and make trade easier.
The US is also looking for new places to sell its farm products.
The talks are happening now, and both sides are hoping to make progress soon.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer praised India's offers in bilateral trade talks as the 'best ever received' by the US.
India and the US are negotiating a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) to address tariff issues and boost trade.
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, hurting Indian exports to the US, which declined by 8.58% in October 2025.
India is firm on not compromising its agricultural and dairy sectors' interests in the trade talks.
Both countries aim to finalize the first phase of the BTA, with India seeking a rollback of the 50% tariff.
- Who
- US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer, Indian Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
- What
- Ongoing bilateral trade negotiations between India and the US amid tariff disputes
- When
- December 2025 (talks), FY 2024-25 (export data)
- Where
- India and the United States
- Why
- To resolve tariff issues and finalize a mutually beneficial trade agreement
- US Tariff on Indian Goods
- 50% (25% for trade deficit, 25% for Russian oil purchases)
- India-US Bilateral Trade (2024-25)
- USD 131.84 billion
- India's Exports to US (Oct 2025)
- USD 6.3 billion (8.58% decline)
- US Trade Delegation
- Led by Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer
- India's Chief Negotiator
- Joint Secretary Darpan Jain
- US Row Crops
- Corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton
- India's Stance on Agri Products
- Firm against concessions on GM crops and meat/dairy products
- Target Bilateral Trade by 2030
- USD 500 billion
Sources
‘US consumers not doing a favour’: Rice Exporters Federation V P on Trump's threat to tariff Indian rice imports
Shaken by US tariffs? No, just stirred
Centre To Mitigate Impact of High US Tariffs Through Multi-pronged Strategy
India Records Highest-Ever Exports In First Half Of FY26
A US anti-dumping duty on Indian rice won’t hurt much but would send the wrong signal
India records highest-ever exports in H1 FY26
GST 2.0 Puts Luxury Cars In Fast Lane
ADB lifts India’s growth forecast for FY26 by 70 bps to 7.2%
Foreign secy Misri meets US trade representative Switzer, discusses ongoing trade negotiations
India’s offers are the best, but there is resistance on row crops: USTR
Best offer ever received is from India, says USTR
US Receives Best Ever Offers from India, Says USTR; Two-Day Talks Begin
