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India, US move to finalise BTA, set to be signed after documentation concludes

February 3, 2026

India and the United States have finalized a significant trade deal that reduces tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, effective immediately. This agreement, which follows a period of trade tensions, is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Indian exporters and marks a shift in trade dynamics between the two nations.

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Credit: Trump said the revised tariff rate would take effect immediately. (

Key Highlights

Tariffs on Indian goods reduced from 25% to 18%.
The trade deal is aimed at improving Indian exporters' competitiveness.
The agreement follows months of trade tensions between India and the US.
US President Trump stated that India agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil.
The deal is seen as a mutual effort to reset trade relations.

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India, US move to finalise BTA, set to be signed after documentation concludes

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