Group 1 - The U.S. has announced a 50% tariff on Indian imports, which includes an additional 25% tariff on products imported from India, making it one of the highest tariffs imposed by the U.S. on any country [3] - India's Ministry of External Affairs has stated that the U.S. actions are "unfair, unjust, and unreasonable," and India will take necessary actions to protect its national interests [3] - The trade deficit between the U.S. and India was approximately $45 billion last year, with the U.S. importing $87 billion worth of goods from India, including pharmaceuticals and electronics [3] Group 2 - The trade negotiations between the U.S. and India have stalled due to disagreements over tariffs and non-tariff barriers, despite India making concessions such as not imposing tariffs on U.S. industrial goods [4] - Agriculture and related sectors employ over 45% of India's workforce, making it politically sensitive for Prime Minister Modi to concede to U.S. demands in these areas [4] - Modi emphasized the importance of supporting Indian-made products and maintaining economic vigilance, responding to U.S. criticisms regarding India's economic dependency [4]

尽管特朗普尚未像对待其他十几个贸易伙伴那样，发出一封设定新关税的正式信函，但此次威胁并非空 穴来风。 他曾在今年4月2日将针对印度进口商品的关税设定为26%，随后才暂停了所谓的"对等"征税。 随着美国与欧盟、日本、英国等主要伙伴达成贸易协议，美国总统特朗普将焦点转向印度，发出迄今最 明确的关税威胁，称如果无法达成协议，他准备对印度进口商品征收高达25%的关税。 当地时间周二，当被问及印度是否将面临20%至25%的关税时，特朗普回答说："是的，我认为是这 样"，并补充道，"他们将支付25%"。这一言论迅速加剧了外界对谈判前景的担忧，尽管他同时表示印 度是他的"朋友"。 与此同时，美国贸易代表 Jamieson Greer 周一在接受媒体采访时则透露，达成一项难以捉摸的印度贸易 协议将需要两国之间进行更多讨论。他表示，美方当然愿意继续与印度方面会谈，并承认印度"已表达 了开放部分市场的强烈兴趣"。 美方最新表态发生在印度商务部长上周释放乐观信号之后，当时印方表示有希望在特朗普设定的8月1日 最后期限前与美国达成协议。 贸易逆差与关税壁垒成美方核心关切 此前环球时报报道称，印度财政部长西塔拉曼在接受专访时表示，农业 ...

与此同时，美国贸易代表 Jamieson Greer 周一在接受媒体采访时则透露，达成一项难以捉摸的印度贸易 协议将需要两国之间进行更多讨论。他表示，美方当然愿意继续与印度方面会谈，并承认印度"已表达 了开放部分市场的强烈兴趣"。 美方最新表态发生在印度商务部长上周释放乐观信号之后，当时印方表示有希望在特朗普设定的8月1日 最后期限前与美国达成协议。 一、贸易逆差与关税壁垒成美方核心关切 本文来自：华尔街见闻，作者：叶桢，原文标题：《轮到印度了！特朗普威胁：再不达成协议，印度关 税就会是25%》，题图来自：视觉中国 随着美国与欧盟、日本、英国等主要伙伴达成贸易协议，美国总统特朗普将焦点转向印度，发出迄今最 明确的关税威胁，称如果无法达成协议，他准备对印度进口商品征收高达25%的关税。 当地时间周二，当被问及印度是否将面临20%至25%的关税时，特朗普回答说："是的，我认为是这 样"，并补充道，"他们将支付25%"。这一言论迅速加剧了外界对谈判前景的担忧，尽管他同时表示印 度是他的"朋友"。 此前环球时报报道称，印度财政部长西塔拉曼在接受专访时表示，农业和乳制品是印美贸易谈判中的两 大红线，"我们绝不会做任何可 ...

Group 1 - The core focus of the article is on President Trump's explicit threat to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Indian imports if a trade agreement is not reached, highlighting the growing tensions in US-India trade relations [1][2] - The US trade representative indicated that more discussions are needed to reach a trade agreement with India, acknowledging India's interest in opening parts of its market [1][2] - The US has long been dissatisfied with the trade relationship with India, primarily due to the increasing trade deficit and market access barriers, with the trade deficit reportedly doubling over the past decade [2][4] Group 2 - If the tariff threat materializes, it could significantly impact the substantial bilateral trade between the US and India, with US imports from India valued at $87 billion and exports to India at $42 billion last year [4] - Key sectors that would be affected include pharmaceuticals, smartphones, and apparel, which are major exports from India to the US, potentially leading to increased costs for US importers and consumers [4] - There have been conflicting signals from both sides regarding the progress of negotiations, with Trump claiming that India agreed to zero tariffs, which was quickly refuted by Indian officials, indicating the complexity of the discussions [4]