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US considers new tariffs on India to boost trade deal leverage

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The US is reportedly considering a new 12.5% tariff on Indian goods as a bargaining chip in ongoing trade negotiations. This proposed levy, stemming from an unfair trade practices investigation, is aimed at addressing concerns over forced labor in supply chains. Analysts suggest this move is intended to leverage concessions from India, even as both nations express commitment to a mutually beneficial trade agreement. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    Is US wielding new tariff threat to secure big bargain in India trade talks?

    The threat by the US to impose additional tariffs on imports from India over forced labour supply-chain concerns is a “pressure” tactic deployed by Washington to drive a harder bargain in its trade talks with New Delhi, according to analysts. Following a Section 301 unfair trade …

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