India reports that 45% of its exports to the US are exempt from the 10% Section 301 tariffs, while discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement remain ongoing.
India and the US are still negotiating this matter
Jul 25, 2026
05:52 pm
What's the storyThe United States has placed India in a lower tariff bracket of 10% under its Section 301 measures, which are related to forced labor concerns.
The move comes as part of the US Trade Representative's (USTR) final measures announced on July 23.
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