{"id":4088,"date":"2025-02-13T11:26:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T11:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=4088"},"modified":"2025-05-13T18:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:01:20","slug":"pm-modis-us-visit-india-prepares-for-tough-trade-negotiations-with-trump-amid-tariff-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/pm-modis-us-visit-india-prepares-for-tough-trade-negotiations-with-trump-amid-tariff-crackdown\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi\u2019s US Visit: India Prepares for Tough Trade Negotiations with Trump Amid Tariff Crackdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"131\">Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"776\">\n<li data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"276\">PM Narendra Modi arrives in Washington DC for a two-day visit, aiming to secure a trade deal with US President Donald Trump.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"364\">India has so far escaped Trump\u2019s tariffs, unlike China, Mexico, and Canada.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"480\">Trump calls India the \u2018tariff king\u2019 and is expected to push for lower Indian import duties on US goods.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"611\">India is considering reducing tariffs on over 30 items and increasing purchases of US defence and energy products.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"776\">Trade deal negotiations likely to be modeled after the US-Japan agreement, offering select tariff concessions and broader investment agreements.<br \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"849\">India Navigates Trade Talks Amid Trump\u2019s Tariff Crackdown<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1182\">With US President Donald Trump\u2019s aggressive tariff policies rattling global trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s visit to Washington DC marks a crucial diplomatic moment. The fact that India has so far escaped US tariffs underscores the strategic importance of US-India relations and the Modi-Trump equation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1496\">Despite India being a key strategic partner, Trump has frequently criticized India\u2019s high import duties, branding the country as a &#8220;tariff king.&#8221; As Modi meets Trump within a month of his presidency, all eyes are on whether India can strike a trade deal that shields it from future tariffs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1550\">India\u2019s Trade Concessions to Woo Trump<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1809\">Ahead of the visit, India has made several trade concessions, including:<br data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\" \/>\u2705 Lowering tariffs on US motorcycles and luxury cars<br data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\" \/>\u2705 Expanding purchases of US defence and energy products<br data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\" \/>\u2705 Considering tariff reductions on over 30 US goods<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1991\">Lisa Curtis, former National Security Council director on South Asia, noted that India has already taken positive steps to create a favorable negotiation environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2153\">According to a Nomura report, India is also exploring ways to prevent higher reciprocal tariffs from the US by offering further trade adjustments.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2207\">Trump\u2019s Hard Bargain: What\u2019s at Stake?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2485\">While India has avoided Trump\u2019s \u201ctariffs first, talks later\u201d approach, negotiations will be tough. Trump is expected to demand:<br data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2343\" \/>\ud83d\udccc Lower import duties on US goods<br data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\" \/>\ud83d\udccc Greater market access for American companies<br data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2438\" \/>\ud83d\udccc Higher Indian purchases of US products<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2726\">On the other hand, India seeks a limited trade deal, similar to the US-Japan trade agreement, ensuring:<br data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2601\" \/>\ud83d\udd39 Tariff relief for certain goods<br data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2642\" \/>\ud83d\udd39 Stronger investment agreements<br data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2682\" \/>\ud83d\udd39 Protection from sudden tariff hikes<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2758\">What Lies Ahead?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2960\">The Modi-Trump trade talks could set the tone for future US-India economic relations. While India is making efforts to placate Trump\u2019s trade concerns, a final deal remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3163\">If successful, the trade pact could strengthen India\u2019s global trade position and bolster investor confidence, keeping India-US relations on a strong footing despite growing protectionism.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Washington DC for a two-day visit, aiming to secure a trade deal with US President Donald Trump. India has so far escaped Trump\u2019s tariffs, unlike China, Mexico, and Canada. Trump calls India the \u2018tariff king\u2019 and is expected to push for lower Indian import duties on US goods. 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