Donald Trump Says India Is Cutting Tariffs, India Says “Not Yet”!

Has India surrendered to U.S. pressure on trade tariffs? A recent comment by President Donald Trump sparked intense speculation, suggesting that India may have backed down in negotiations. This comes after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s crucial visit to the U.S. to delay or resolve reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. However, India has firmly denied Trump’s claims. The Commerce Secretary has briefed a parliamentary panel, stating that no agreement has been reached and that India will not compromise on key economic interests. Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s tough stance at the India Today Conclave has only deepened concerns over an impending tariff war. As trade talks continue, think tank GTRI has warned India against opening its markets too easily, particularly in the agriculture and automobile sectors, advocating for a ‘Zero-for-Zero’ approach—where tariffs are only removed if the U.S. reciprocates. With global trade tensions escalating, will India and the U.S. reach a fair deal? Or is a tariff war on the horizon?