Trump Announces Trade Deal with India, Lowering Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with India on February 3, 2026, stating that tariffs on the country would be lowered to 18%, according to NPR Politics. The announcement came after months of trade tensions between the United States and India.
Diaa Hadid of NPR reported from Mumbai that there was "palpable relief" following the announcement. The specific details of the trade deal were not immediately available, but the reduction in tariffs signals a potential improvement in economic relations between the two countries.
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