Delhi 2 April 2025: A day before retaliatory tariff announcement was expected on April 2, the Trump administration on Tuesday released a report criticising India’s trade policies, highlighting both tariff and non-tariff barriers that American exporters face in the Indian market.
Officials in India characterised the report as part of an “annual routine exercise” and said it appeared to refer to some issues that had been ironed out and pointed to several other aspects that are part of discussions between the two countries for a bilateral trade agreement that they want to sign by fall this year.
Summary: A US report highlights concerns over India’s trade policies, citing barriers to market access, regulatory challenges, and protectionist measures affecting bilateral trade relations.