As President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term, Indian officials put a plan in motion to sidestep his promised trade war — launching high-level trade talks with their American counterparts,

Tariff king.” A “big abuser” of tariffs. A “very high tariff nation.” US President Donald Trump has repeatedly made it clear over the years what he thinks of India’s protectionist trade policies.

US President Donald Trump announced a reciprocal tariff of 26% on Indian goods. This number changed multiple times, first to 27% and then back to 26%. India was among 57 countries affected by these changes,