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India warned against rushing a US trade deal as Trump tariff shifts risk one sided terms

Economy
Published on 8 May 2026
India warned against rushing a US trade deal as Trump tariff shifts risk one sided terms

Court rulings may erase US tariffs, reshaping the bargaining chip

GTRI cautions India to slow down on a bilateral trade agreement with the US, citing President Trump’s volatile tariff strategy. Recent court rulings have struck down key US tariffs, pushing trade talks back toward traditional WTO frameworks. The think tank warns this uncertainty could leave India negotiating a “one-sided” deal without meaningful reciprocal tariff relief.

  • GTRI urges India not to rush a US bilateral trade deal
  • US tariff policy is unstable, with recent court rulings removing key levies
  • Talks may revert toward WTO structures, changing bargaining dynamics
  • Risk: India could secure trade access without reciprocal tariff benefits
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