India US trade

Sanjaya Baru writes: US trade deal raises many unanswered questions. PM must explain where India stands

February 12, 2026 1:44 pm

This is not the first time that India has had to bend under pressure from Big Powers. But this is the first time such bending is being portrayed as a great achievement

Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before March-end: Commerce Secretary

February 11, 2026 8:54 pm

Signing of deal will help lower reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18%

Once united, why Punjab’s farmers are facing a test as protests widen beyond MSP

February 11, 2026 11:00 am

Farmer unions in Punjab are now divided among several forums. Apart from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, unions are aligned with the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM (non-political).

A Lakshman rekha protects the agriculturist

February 11, 2026 1:00 am

To control inflation and ensure the availability of essential commodities for the general public, the government considers all aspects before taking decisions, and the same approach has been followed in this agreement.

C Raja Mohan writes: In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy

February 11, 2026 12:11 pm

The Covid crisis exposed the fragility of global supply chains. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drove home the new concerns. By the time the Group of Seven leaders met in Hiroshima in 2023, “economic security” had replaced the promotion of globalisation as the highest priority

In next phase of India-US trade talks, bring to the table: Balance, clarity, reciprocity

February 09, 2026 8:01 am

India, US reach interim deal: Surat’s gems and jewellery industry hopes to bring the bling back

February 08, 2026 5:46 am

As per the interim agreement, the tariff on CPDs has been rolled back to 18% from 50% by the US government.

"Soybean and cotton farmers interests are protected"- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Indo-US trade deal

February 08, 2026 1:59 am

Soyabean and Cotton are the main cash crops in Vidarbha and Marathwada region for the majority of farmers. Maharashtra's farmer organisations have raised concerns over the trade deal.

'Namaste Trump scores over Howdy Modi': Congress's jab at PM over India-US trade framework

February 07, 2026 12:46 pm

Congress has attacked PM Modi over the India-US interim trade deal, warning it could end cheaper Russian oil imports, raise farm duties, and create uncertainty for India’s IT and services exports.

India, US reach interim deal: Sensitive sectors safeguarded, Piyush Goyal on farm, dairy producers

February 08, 2026 1:22 am

While the US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent, India will eliminate or cut down import duties on all US industrial goods and a range of American food and agricultural products.