The public is largely skeptical of the India-US trade deal, expressing concerns over sovereignty, agricultural impacts, and the negotiation process. There is a strong sentiment against compromising local interests for perceived US demands, fueled by feelings of national pride and caution towards foreign influence.

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Remember when Bessent said a trade deal with India was imminent? That was over a month ago.

ChrisF1987

Tariffs are working out so well for this admin, wait till they take effect and shut the couuntry down; and even then Dipsit Donnie will not understand the why of it.

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Kreigisboss

China deal came through so not surprised. The China - US trade problem was India's benefit. Now...... no benefit for you Modi. Sucks to sucks your big, beautiful, bronzed bestie just cucked you for your biggest economic rival. Whomp whomp.

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&gt; SS: Summary: US-India Trade Deal Nears Finalisation Ahead of July 9 Tariff Deadline
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&gt;The United States and India are close to finalising a long-anticipated trade agreement, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. With a July 9 deadline approaching—after which the US could reimpose tariffs up to 26% on select Indian goods—the negotiations have intensified.
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&gt;Key Points:
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&gt;US Demands: Duty concessions and greater market access for US agriculture and dairy exports—sensitive sectors in India due to its agrarian economy and dependence on minimum support prices (MSPs).
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&gt;India’s Priorities: Tariff reductions on labour-intensive exports like textiles, gems and jewellery, leather goods, garments, chemicals, shrimp, oilseeds, grapes, and bananas.
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&gt;Background: A temporary tariff pause was earlier agreed upon. If talks fail, Indian sectors like steel, aluminium, and auto parts could be hit.
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&gt;Negotiation Status: India’s trade team has extended its stay in Washington beyond the planned June 27 deadline, raising expectations of at least an interim deal.
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&gt;Political Context: Former President Trump, who is pushing for the deal, has emphasized the US’s $100 billion trade deficit with India and called a deal “very big” and “likely soon.”
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&gt;The next few days are critical for both economies as final hurdles are addressed to avoid renewed trade tensions. 

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SS: Summary: US-India Trade Deal Nears Finalisation Ahead of July 9 Tariff Deadline

The United States and India are close to finalising a long-anticipated trade agreement, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. With a July 9 deadline approaching—after which the US could reimpose tariffs up to 26% on select Indian goods—the negotiations have intensified.

Key Points:

US Demands: Duty concessions and greater market access for US agriculture and dairy exports—sensitive sectors in India due to its agrarian economy and dependence on minimum support prices (MSPs).

India’s Priorities: Tariff reductions on labour-intensive exports like textiles, gems and jewellery, leather goods, garments, chemicals, shrimp, oilseeds, grapes, and bananas.

Background: A temporary tariff pause was earlier agreed upon. If talks fail, Indian sectors like steel, aluminium, and auto parts could be hit.

Negotiation Status: India’s trade team has extended its stay in Washington beyond the planned June 27 deadline, raising expectations of at least an interim deal.

Political Context: Former President Trump, who is pushing for the deal, has emphasized the US’s $100 billion trade deficit with India and called a deal “very big” and “likely soon.”


The next few days are critical for both economies as final hurdles are addressed to avoid renewed trade tensions.

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&gt; SS: Summary: India–US Interim Trade Deal Talks (June 2025)
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&gt;India and the United States have made notable progress toward finalizing an interim bilateral trade deal, following four days of talks in New Delhi. Key highlights:
&gt;
&gt;🔑 Main Developments:
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&gt;Target: Sign the first tranche of the trade pact by Fall 2025.
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&gt;Urgency: Trump's 90-day pause on a 26% US import tariff on India ends July 9, 2025.
&gt;
&gt;Focus Areas:
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&gt;Market access for industrial and some agricultural goods.
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&gt;Reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
&gt;
&gt;Promoting digital trade and easing customs procedures.
&gt;
&gt;💬 Key Points from Negotiations:
&gt;
&gt;India resisted U.S. pressure to open markets for wheat, dairy, and corn.
&gt;
&gt;India offered tariff concessions on high-value U.S. goods like almonds, pistachios, and walnuts.
&gt;
&gt;India requested:
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&gt;Removal of a 10% baseline tariff (U.S. rejected this).
&gt;
&gt;Exemption for steel exports from a 50% tariff.
&gt;
&gt;India pledged to increase purchases of U.S. energy and defense goods.
&gt;
&gt;📊 Trade &amp; Economic Impact:
&gt;
&gt;A 26% tariff could severely hurt Indian exports such as rice, shrimp, textiles, and footwear.
&gt;
&gt;Indian exports to the U.S. rose 28% to $37.7 billion (Jan–Apr 2025).
&gt;
&gt;Imports from the U.S. rose to $14.4 billion, widening India’s trade surplus.
&gt;
&gt;🔄 Next Steps:
&gt;
&gt;Aiming to sign the interim deal by July to avoid steep tariffs.
&gt;
&gt;More complex trade issues will be addressed in subsequent negotiation phases, with a final pact targeted for Sept–Oct 2025.
&gt;
&gt;The goal is to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, as agreed by President Trump and PM Modi earlier this year. 

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SS: Summary: India–US Interim Trade Deal Talks (June 2025)

India and the United States have made notable progress toward finalizing an interim bilateral trade deal, following four days of talks in New Delhi. Key highlights:

🔑 Main Developments:

Target: Sign the first tranche of the trade pact by Fall 2025.

Urgency: Trump's 90-day pause on a 26% US import tariff on India ends July 9, 2025.

Focus Areas:

Market access for industrial and some agricultural goods.

Reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

Promoting digital trade and easing customs procedures.



💬 Key Points from Negotiations:

India resisted U.S. pressure to open markets for wheat, dairy, and corn.

India offered tariff concessions on high-value U.S. goods like almonds, pistachios, and walnuts.

India requested:

Removal of a 10% baseline tariff (U.S. rejected this).

Exemption for steel exports from a 50% tariff.


India pledged to increase purchases of U.S. energy and defense goods.


📊 Trade &amp; Economic Impact:

A 26% tariff could severely hurt Indian exports such as rice, shrimp, textiles, and footwear.

Indian exports to the U.S. rose 28% to $37.7 billion (Jan–Apr 2025).

Imports from the U.S. rose to $14.4 billion, widening India’s trade surplus.


🔄 Next Steps:

Aiming to sign the interim deal by July to avoid steep tariffs.

More complex trade issues will be addressed in subsequent negotiation phases, with a final pact targeted for Sept–Oct 2025.


The goal is to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, as agreed by President Trump and PM Modi earlier this year.

US will pay 0 tariff in Vietnam. Big bump for their farmers. 

Prize-Alternative847

India finally getting some balls and hard balling Trump’s America. India finally has realized that “Trump’s America” is not an ally. Good move! Countries need to unite and appeal with the WTO. Let the weaklings accept the terrible tariff deals.

Ok_Voice_879

India and the US are close to finalizing a mini trade deal, with significant implications for various industries.

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