Trade Triumph: India-US Tariff Deal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump following a new trade agreement that reduces tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. Modi highlighted the potential for closer collaboration between the two nations while celebrating the lowered tariffs on Indian products.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-02-2026 23:13 IST | Created: 02-02-2026 23:13 IST
Trade Triumph: India-US Tariff Deal
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In a significant development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude towards U.S. President Donald Trump for a new trade agreement that effectively reduces reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%.

Shortly after President Trump announced the deal on Monday, Prime Minister Modi took to social media platform X to share his delight over the reduced tariffs on 'Made in India' products.

Modi emphasized the potential for strengthened ties between India and the United States, expressing eagerness to work more closely with President Trump in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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