India pushes ahead with US trade talks despite tariff hike to 50 percent

Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the country's Parliament that Trump played no role in Pakistan-India truce. PHOTO | REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Trump imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods due to Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, bringing the total duty on Indian exports to the U.S. to 50 percent - among the highest of any American trading partner.