April 19, 2026

tariff cuts

From agricultural protection to preferential quota on auto: What each sector got in India-US trade deal – The Times of India

From agricultural protection to preferential quota on auto: What each sector got in India-US trade deal – The Times of India

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India and the United States have agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement that outlines tariff cuts, preferential market access and sector-specific commitments, while preserving protections for sensitive areas such as agriculture and dairy. The framework, announced jointly on Saturday, is intended to pave the way for a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).According…

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Wheat, rice, poultry, milk off the table: What’s in it for agriculture sector in the India-US trade deal – The Times of India

Wheat, rice, poultry, milk off the table: What’s in it for agriculture sector in the India-US trade deal – The Times of India

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India and the United States have unveiled a framework for an interim trade agreement, cutting US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent. As per the joint statement India’s agriculture market has been ring-fenced. India has granted no duty concessions on what it calls “sensitive” farm and dairy products.Also…

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Trade watch: Niti Aayog calls for tariff cuts, manufacturing shift; flags passenger vehicles as key export opportunity – The Times of India

Trade watch: Niti Aayog calls for tariff cuts, manufacturing shift; flags passenger vehicles as key export opportunity – The Times of India

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India needs a clear strategic push, including lower tariffs and a shift in manufacturing towards high-demand segments such as passenger vehicles, to strengthen its competitiveness in global markets, Niti Aayog said on Tuesday.In the latest Trade Watch Quarterly for April–June 2025, the policy think tank said India must also work on boosting two-way trade, increasing…

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India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report – The Times of India

India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report – The Times of India

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India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules. These recommendations came on Sunday as both nations prepare to finalize a…

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