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India Braces for Higher US Tariffs, Eyes Broader Trade Deal, Sources Say

As a temporary measure, India anticipates US tariffs between 20-25 percent while broader trade negotiations continue.
Within hours of his inauguration, President Trump signed several executive orders on Jan. 20 and 21 aimed at dismantling DEI efforts within the federal government and private sector.
New Delhi has offered tariff cuts on a wide range of goods and is working to ease non-tariff barriers. (Getty)

India is preparing to face higher US tariffs — likely between 20 percent and 25 percent — on some of its exports as a temporary measure, as it holds off on fresh trade concessions ahead of Washington’s August 1 deadline, two Indian government sources said.

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