NEW DELHI: India and the United States released a framework for an interim trade agreement to lower tariffs on Indian goods, which Indian opposition accused of favoring Washington. The joint statement, released Friday, came after US President Donald Trump announced his plan last week to reduce import tariffs on the South Asian country, six months after imposing steep taxes to press New Delhi to cut its reliance on cheap Russian crude.

The White House announces a framework for the India-U.S. interim trade deal, focusing on tariff reductions and mutual market access.

NEW DELHI: India and the United States released a framework for an interim trade agreement to lower tariffs on Indian goods, which Indian opposition accused of favoring…

The U.S. and India on Friday released a framework for an interim trade agreement they said affirms their commitment to negotiations toward a broader deal.

NEW DELHI: India and the US released a framework for an interim trade agreement, as President Donald Trump on Saturday removed additional tariffs on Indian imports previously…

The agreement represents a stark break from India’s long-standing trade posture and comes close to a capitulation under sustained pressure.

Opposition leaders, farmers and trade experts have raised concerns over the interim agreement.