The sixth round of India–US trade negotiations, originally scheduled for August 25, has been postponed and will be rescheduled, according to sources cited by CNBC-TV18.
Washington is preparing to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 27 under an executive order. If implemented, the move would effectively double the penalty on Indian exports to 50% in total.
Officials familiar with the matter said the US position on tariffs remains firm, largely influenced by the absence of a peace agreement between the US, Russia, and Ukraine. The ongoing geopolitical crisis continues to drive Washington’s trade policy stance.
Negotiations are ongoing to assess whether the extra 25% tariff can be reconsidered. At the same time, both governments are engaged in discussions on a potential Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), which remains a priority despite the current tariff tensions.
Following the recent Alaska summit, US officials hinted that Washington might consider deferring secondary sanctions. However, there has been no indication of reversing the decision to move ahead with additional tariff penalties on India.
