美印贸易谈判双方各执一词，美方称莫迪未致电特朗普，印度外交部：此番言论对相关磋商的描述并不准确

Core Viewpoint - The US-India trade agreement has stalled due to Indian Prime Minister Modi's failure to call President Trump before the agreement could be finalized, according to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a claim that India has denied [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Agreement Status - The US raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50% last August, the highest in the world, including a 25% retaliatory tariff on Indian purchases of Russian oil after the trade negotiations broke down [1]. - India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated that the description of the negotiations by Lutnick is inaccurate, asserting that both countries had come close to reaching a trade agreement multiple times since negotiations began in February of the previous year [1][2]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The breakdown of trade talks has led to the Indian rupee hitting a historic low, causing panic among investors who were hopeful for progress in bilateral negotiations [1]. - Trump has pressured India to reduce its imports of Russian oil, warning that further tariffs may be imposed if India does not comply [1]. Group 3: Negotiation Dynamics - Lutnick mentioned that India is seeking a tariff rate between what the US has agreed with the UK and Vietnam, but the proposals previously offered by the US are now considered invalid [2]. - An Indian government official indicated that Modi's hesitation to call Trump stemmed from concerns that a unilateral call would place him in a disadvantageous position [2].