India has called on the US to drop its proposed 12.5% tariff, advocating for bilateral trade negotiations over unilateral measures tied to Section 301 forced labour concerns.
The proposal was made by the United States Trade Representative
Jul 11, 2026
03:39 pm
What's the storyIndia has asked the United States to reconsider its proposed 12.5% tariff on imports from 54 economies, including India and China.
The proposal was made by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) during a Section 301 investigation into forced labor concerns.
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