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India-US trade deal framework: Why the numbers involved tell a different story than the political noise

Dhruv Mishra -
If the current interim trade framework progresses toward a broader bilateral agreement, it suggests that the surplus could exceed $90 billion annually if export expansion materialises alongside increased imports.
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Trump says he raised tariffs on Switzerland because he didn’t like how Swiss President talked to him, later reduced after receiving Rolex clock and...

OpIndia Staff -
President Trump revealed he increased Swiss tariffs to 39% following a tense call with President Karin Keller-Sutter. Rates were later slashed to 15% after Swiss executives gifted Trump a Rolex clock and gold bar, alongside a $200 billion U.S. investment pledge.
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Opposition trying to provoke farmer protests by lying about India-US trade deal: Read how it is only interim framework, no tariff cut on major...

Raju Das -
The framework on India-US trade deal is not a binding pact but a preliminary outline reaffirming commitment to broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) talks
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India-US announce joint framework for interim trade agreement, tariffs slashed to 18%, interests of Indian farmers protected by Modi govt

Shriti Sagar -
The interim framework is expected to act as the base for a much larger and more detailed trade deal in the coming months.
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Russian oil ‘penalty tariff’ slashed by Trump, no mention in trade deal framework, but Trump says US will ‘monitor’ purchase

OpIndia Staff -
The adidtional 25% tariff on Indian imports was imposed by the Trump administration in August 2025. The tariff will cease to apply on Indian goods exported into the USA on 7 February 12.01 am Eastern Standard Time.
Economy and Finance

With trade deal finalised, EAM Jaishankar holds high-level talks with US Secretary of State Rubio on security, critical minerals and other issues

OpIndia Staff -
The tariff cut has been seen as a huge win for Indian exporters, especially in manufacturing, pharma, and green energy.
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US reduces tariffs on Indian Goods to 18% after Modi-Trump talks, giving India an edge over China and other Asian rivals

OpIndia Staff -
India has secured a major trade advantage as the US slashed export tariffs to 18% following a Modi-Trump deal. This lower rate gives Indian goods a competitive edge over rivals like China (34%) and Bangladesh (20%) in the American market.
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Canada looking towards India for trade to diversify business partners and reduce dependence on US: Trump’s tariff wars may result in another deal

Rukma Rathore -
Canada appears to be eager to repair the rift in diplomatic relations with India as its ties with the US continue to strain.
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In audio recordings, Republican Senator Ted Cruz heard saying Navarro, Vance and sometimes Trump are blocking the trade deal with India

OpIndia Staff -
The audio, about 10 minutes long and time-stamped from early and mid-2025, came from a Republican insider, Axios stated.
Economy and Finance

India set to slash tariff on cars imported from EU countries to 40% from 110% under ‘mother of all deals’

OpIndia Staff -
As India and the European Union are set to sign the ‘mother of all trade deals’ soon, India is reportedly preparing to reduce tariffs...
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