U.S. Cancels Trade Talks, Tariffs Loom

 

Uncertainty over trade deal with US as August talks put off - Times of India

Date: 16 August 2025

On 16 August 2025, the U.S. canceled planned trade talks in New Delhi (scheduled for August 25–29), according to NDTV Profit. The cancellation comes just before new U.S. tariffs—up to 50%—kick in on Indian goods, raising concerns over bilateral trade frictions.
The timing suggests mounting pressure on India to modify its import policies, particularly concerning Russian oil. Negotiations had already collapsed over disagreements surrounding agricultural market access and energy imports. India reacted strongly, citing the unfair nature of increased U.S. tariffs.

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