US-India trade talks postponed over Supreme Court tariff ruling
India and the US have decided to postpone a key meeting in Washington that was supposed to finalize their interim trade deal.
The talks, originally set to begin on February 23, 2026, for three days, were postponed after the two sides agreed to reschedule the proposed visit so both sides can review a recent US Supreme Court decision that struck down Trump-era tariffs.
Deal needs tweaks
This delay could shake up ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.
The original deal aimed to lower US tariffs on Indian goods and waive penalties on Russian oil imports, while India would buy $500 billion in US products over five years.
Now, with new questions about upcoming tariffs—like a planned 15% tax on all imports—the agreement might need tweaks.
Both sides want time to rethink their commitments and keep bilateral trade flowing smoothly.