印度再次在WTO硬刚美国，特朗普称美印贸易“完全是一边倒灾难”

Core Viewpoint - India is actively seeking to challenge the 50% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on copper products through the WTO, asserting that these measures are essentially safeguard measures rather than national security actions [4][6][10]. Group 1: U.S.-India Trade Relations - The U.S. began imposing a 50% tariff on certain copper products from July 30, effective from August 1 indefinitely [8]. - India exported copper products worth $360 million to the U.S. in the 2025 fiscal year, while its copper imports for the 2024-2025 fiscal year totaled $14.45 billion, indicating a significant trade imbalance [9]. - The U.S. tariffs are seen as a response to India's previous retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum [6][10]. Group 2: WTO Consultations - India has requested consultations with the U.S. through the WTO, emphasizing its significant export interests affected by the U.S. tariffs [9]. - The Indian government has previously indicated its intention to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, which could amount to $1.91 billion in response to U.S. safeguard measures [10]. - India has also expressed concerns over the U.S. tariffs on automobiles and parts, which could impact $2.89 billion worth of Indian exports [10]. Group 3: Ongoing Negotiations - Despite the imposition of tariffs, India and the U.S. are engaged in negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, with five rounds of talks completed since March [12]. - The next round of negotiations has been postponed due to the recent tariff imposition, with no new date set [13]. - India aims to resolve the tariff issue as a key condition for reaching a proposed trade agreement, while the U.S. is pushing for greater market access in sensitive sectors like agriculture [14]. Group 4: Trade Statistics - In the period from April to July, India's exports to the U.S. grew by 21.64% to $33.53 billion, while imports increased by 12.33% to $17.41 billion [15]. - The U.S. accounted for approximately 20% of India's total exports in 2024-2025, while India represented about 2.5% of U.S. imports [15].