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Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-08-18 14:45

Group 1 - The trade relationship between the US and India is rapidly deteriorating, with the cancellation of the US trade representative's visit to New Delhi and the postponement of bilateral trade negotiations [2][3] - The US has announced a 25% tariff on Indian exports as a penalty for India's purchase of Russian oil, which is set to take effect on August 27 [3][4] - India's exports to the US accounted for nearly 20% of its total exports, valued at $86.51 billion in the last fiscal year ending March 2025 [5] Group 2 - The proposed bilateral trade agreement negotiations have stalled after five rounds, primarily due to India's refusal to open its agricultural and dairy markets, which are critical to its economy [4][6] - The imposition of high tariffs by the US could severely impact India's manufacturing ambitions and economic growth, with potential negative effects on small and medium-sized enterprises in the apparel sector [5][6] - Despite the trade conflict, both countries are still open to negotiations, with India having made several concessions, including tariff exemptions on industrial goods [7][8]