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4th Feb 2026 | Updated at 08:17pm 4th Feb 2026
Tariff down, trade up
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached a trade deal with India following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump claimed that India has halted Russian crude purchases as part of the agreement. He announced that the US has cut tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, while India agreed to lower tariffs and non-tariff barriers on American products. The 25% penalty on India for buying Russian oil has also been removed, with Trump stating that Modi had agreed to stop Russian oil imports.
PM Modi thanked Trump, calling it a significant announcement for the people of India.
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India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world
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