India and US negotiators are in Washington for intense discussions, with the interim trade pact facing a critical deadline and pressure from the US on tariff concessions
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As trade tensions escalate under Donald Trump, India finds itself in the crosshairs once again. Donald Trump's proposed duties target two of India's biggest export sectors - pharmaceuticals and copper
Trump indicated that a trade deal with India is near, following his threat of imposing steep tariffs on 15 trade partners, including Asian countries, but exempting India from these measures
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Responding to the blowback, the White House softened its stance on April 9, imposing a 90-day pause and a uniform 10 per cent tariff on most imports, excluding China
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Nearly half of India's population depend directly or indirectly on agriculture for livelihood. There are also concerns in India about genetically modified food items that the US wants to push
Equity investors are up for an eventful trading week ahead as the 90-day suspension period of the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump ends on July 9, analysts said, adding that a positive outcome from the trade negotiations could further lift market sentiment, particularly benefiting trade-sensitive sectors. Besides, Q1 earnings from IT major TCS and foreign fund movement would also dictate sentiment at the Dalal Street, experts said. July 9 marks the end of the 90-day suspension period of the Trump tariffs imposed on dozens of countries, including India. An additional import duty of 26 per cent was announced on Indian goods entering the US. "This week holds significant importance not only for Indian markets but for global equities as well. The most anticipated event is the outcome of the US trade (tariff) deadline on July 9, which could shape global trade dynamics. Investors will also closely monitor the release of the US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) .
The first phase of the India-US trade pact is ready and awaits Trump's approval, with a possible signing before the July 9 deadline to avoid additional tariffs on Indian goods
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Indian and US officials have been engaged in intense negotiations over last few days to iron out differences in a bid to secure a deal before a July 9 deadline
While the US levy on Vietnam is lower than the 46 per cent initially imposed by President Donald Trump in April, it's double the 10 per cent universal base rate being applied
The push comes as Trump announced an agreement with Vietnam that cuts US tariffs on many Vietnamese goods to 20 per cent from his previously threatened 46 per cent
That will hit products with components from China and possibly other nations, which are routed through Vietnam or subject to only minimal final assembly before being exported to the US
Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with Vietnam imposing tariffs on imports and transshipping, while granting the US full market access and zero tariffs on American goods
Trump said he believed India was ready to lower trade barriers for US companies, a move that could pave the way for an agreement and avert the 26 per cent tariff he had announced on April 2
Trump for weeks has sought to exert leverage over trading partners with threats to set high levies on governments he sees as being difficult
On a US visit, EAM S Jaishankar said a successful trade deal was possible if both sides found a balance, but stressed that the talks remain intricate and unresolved
Even with those high stakes, it was still unclear whether the administration would hold firm on the deadline or extend it to allow more time for talks