politics
February 5, 2026
Trump’s claim on zero India tariffs doubtful
The US has to deal with the president’s voter base, and it is unlikely India made such a promise, Kanwal Sibal has said
TL;DR
- Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal doubts Donald Trump's claim of a trade deal with India eliminating tariffs.
- Sibal suggests Trump's claim might be for his domestic audience.
- India has not made commitments for zero tariffs across the board, especially on agriculture.
- Bilateral trade between the US and India aims to exceed $500 billion by 2030.
- India's refusal to include dairy and agricultural products was a major hurdle in trade deal negotiations.
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