Piyush Goyal Rushes to US for Urgent Trade Talks Amid Looming Trump Tariffs

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New Delh: In a surprise diplomatic move, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal made an unplanned visit to the United States on Monday to discuss urgent trade matters, just weeks ahead of President Donald Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs set to take effect in early April.

The visit comes amid mounting concerns from Indian exporters, particularly in automobile, agriculture, and industrial sectors, who fear significant financial setbacks if the new US tariff policy is implemented. According to Citi Research, these tariffs could cost India up to $7 billion annually.

India Seeks Clarity, Prepares for Tough Negotiations

Goyal’s sudden departure follows the cancellation of previously scheduled meetings, with his itinerary now clear until March 8, Bloomberg reported. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has yet to comment on the specifics of the trip, but sources indicate that Goyal will push for greater clarity on the proposed tariffs, assess their potential impact, and explore ways to mitigate financial losses for India.

India has expressed willingness to negotiate tariff reductions on industrial goods such as automobiles and chemicals, but remains firm against lowering tariffs on agricultural products, citing concerns over the livelihoods of millions of Indian farmers.

India’s Moves to Ease Trade Tensions

  • To reduce trade friction, India has already taken steps to lower tariffs on select US imports:
  • High-end motorcycle tariffs cut from 50% to 30%
  • Bourbon whiskey tariffs reduced from 150% to 100%
  • Review of other tariffs, increased energy imports, and more defense purchases from the US in discussion

India-US Trade at a Crossroads

India’s merchandise trade with the United States, its largest trading partner, has grown 8% year-on-year, crossing $106 billion in the last ten months. However, sectors like chemicals, metals, jewelry, and food products remain highly vulnerable to Trump’s proposed tariffs.

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