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India urges US to withdraw proposed 12.5 percent tariff
The Times of India··8 Jul
India urged the United States on July 6, 2026, to reconsider a proposed additional 12.5 percent tariff on Indian imports under a USTR Section 301 forced labour investigation. In a submission to the USTR, India said the move lacks adequate evidence and country-specific assessment. The proposal covering 48 economies remains under consultation and has not been implemented.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Higher US tariffs could raise prices of Indian exports for American consumers.
- Indian exporters face uncertainty until USTR completes its final decision.
- Trade tensions may affect jobs in export-oriented manufacturing sectors.
What's Happening
- India submitted objections to USTR on July 6.
- Proposed 12.5 percent tariff stems from forced labour probe.
- USTR public hearings are underway before final determination.
Trade Context
- Section 301 investigations began in March across 60 economies.
- Proposal affects 48 economies with 12.5 percent additional duty.
- India argues lack of country-specific evidence in findings.
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