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U.S. Probes Trade Policies of India, Other Economies Why in News ? The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into 16 economies including India, examining whether their policies discriminate against U.S. commerce, potentially paving the way for new tariffs on imports. U.S. Investigation into …
Read MoreIndia–US Trade Deal, WTO Law, and the Future of Trade Multilateralism Syllabus GS 2 ● Free Trade Agreement ● India – US relations Why in the News The article focuses on the legal and strategic implications of the India–US interim trade agreement, particularly its compatibility with WTO obligations such as the MFN principle and tariff …
Read MoreIndia’s Exports Face Heavy US Tariffs Why in the News? The US has enforced 50% tariffs on India’s exports from August 27, 2025, including an additional 25% penalty tariff linked to India’s Russian oil imports. This move, reminiscent of Trump-era trade policies, is expected to impact 55% of India’s US-bound shipments, worth nearly $47–48 billion, …
Read MoreIndia Plans Trade Retaliation Over US Tariffs Why in the News ? India has formally notified the WTO of its intent to suspend concessions to the US following steep tariffs imposed by Washington on steel and aluminium. The US has rejected India’s notice, claiming the tariffs are national security measures, not safeguards. Background of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Tariffs are likely being used as aggressive opening moves in a broader negotiation strategy, especially in bilateral contexts. The Trump administration’s approach, while strategic, tends to undermine established international institutions. It erodes mutual trust between trading partners and challenges the norms of multilateral cooperation. Understanding Trump’s Trade Approach and Its …
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