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Core Viewpoint - The trade relationship between the United States and India shows signs of easing tensions as new rounds of bilateral trade agreement negotiations have resumed, despite previous high tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Indian imports [2][4][6]. Group 1: Trade Negotiations - On September 16, 2023, the U.S. and India restarted negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement in New Delhi, marking a positive signal in their previously strained relationship [2][4]. - The U.S. delegation, led by Brendan Lynch, aims to engage with Indian officials to discuss trade agreements, although specific details of the talks were not disclosed [4][6]. - The negotiations were initially scheduled for late August but were postponed due to the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Indian goods [5][6]. Group 2: Impact of Tariffs - The U.S. has imposed a total tariff rate of 50% on Indian imports, significantly affecting trade dynamics, with India's exports to the U.S. dropping from $8.01 billion in July to $6.86 billion in August [2][10]. - India's overall exports fell to $35.1 billion in August, the lowest in nine months, with a trade deficit narrowing to $26.49 billion [10]. - The high tariffs have led to predictions that India's exports to the U.S. could decrease by over 40% by 2026, potentially falling to around $50 billion [10][11]. Group 3: Economic Consequences - The tariffs are expected to impact various sectors, particularly textiles, jewelry, and gems, with estimates suggesting that around $8 billion worth of Indian exports could be affected [11]. - The economic slowdown due to tariffs may result in a reduction of India's GDP growth by 0.5% to 1% [10]. - The imposition of tariffs has raised concerns about job losses in affected industries, with potential risks to tens of thousands of jobs [11].