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India and the US have agreed to work towards removing the non-tariff barriers between them, as they finalised an interim trade agreement framework that will serve as the foundation for the final bilateral trade agreement (BTA), expected to be finalised by March. Both sides are looking to fast-track the implementation of the agreement. 
<h2>Future-ready partnership: Piyush Goyal posts on X </h2>
"From addressing non-tariff barriers to aligning standards and advancing joint technology cooperation, the India-US trade deal reinforces a shared commitment to facilitating trade, expanding market opportunities, and strengthening bilateral economic engagement," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted, describing the development as a "future-ready partnership".
<blockquote>President Trump is expanding American farmers and producers’ access to one of the largest economies in the world, with India committing to: 
 Eliminate or lower tariffs for all U.S. industrial goods and a wide array of agricultural products 
 Address long-standing non-tariff… <a href="https://t.co/ddG5j4V4n7">pic.twitter.com/ddG5j4V4n7</a>
— United States Trade Representative (@USTradeRep) <a href="https://twitter.com/USTradeRep/status/2019900188337262817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Here are key things to know about the interim US-India trade deal framework:
The US and India have finalised the framework for an interim pact aimed at reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
India will address barriers impacting the following US goods:
<ul>
<li>Medical devices</li>
<li>ICT products </li>
<li>Agricultural products</li>
</ul>
Efforts will also focus on removing barriers in digital trade and strengthening related rules, the Narendra Modi 3.0 government announced.
This historic step underscores the strong relationship between India and the US, an official statement read.
The interim deal marks the first major milestone in the negotiations initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in February last year. 
<h2>India-US Interim Trade Deal | What's in it from India’s side?</h2>
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Inputs from Piyush Goyal's post on X (formerly Twitter)
India will remove or cut tariffs on all American industrial goods under the arrangement.
It will also cut tariffs on several agricultural products such as distillers dried grains -- a protein-rich byproduct of ethanol production obtained after the removal of starch --  red sorghum, tree nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine and spirits.
<h2>From the American side</h2>
Reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods will be reduced to 18 per cent across several sectors, including textiles, leather, footwear, chemicals, plastics and artisanal products. 
Plans are also in place to do away with tariffs on certain goods such as generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts.
Besides, the US will remove national security tariffs on select aircraft and aircraft parts for India. 
Auto parts will get a preferential tariff quota under the interim deal, while the pharmaceutical space will see a negotiated outcome.
<h2>India's major commitment in US trade deal</h2>
India has promised to purchase $500 billion worth of goods including US aircraft, energy products, technology, coking coal over the next five years. 
Trade will also be enhanced in technology products -- such as graphics processing units (GPUs), a specialised electronic circuit used to accelerate the creation of images, videos and animations for display.
<h2>No concession on select goods</h2>
The interim agreement grants no tariff concession or market access for a range of sensitive agricultural products, including wheat, rice, maize, soya, poultry, milk, cheese, ethanol (fuel), tobacco, certain vegetables and meat.
Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the subject:
What is a bilateral trade agreement?
It is a formal agreement between two nations to set rules for trade, commerce and investment. 
What is the purpose of a trade deal? 
Trade agreements aim to boost economic growth on both sides through mutually agreeable terms. 
How does a trade deal benefit the parties? 
Typically, a trade deal leads to lower trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas while ensuring better market access and/or standardised rules for goods and services. 
Is a trade deal beneficial? 
Trade agreements are generally viewed as beneficial as they underpin economic activity, besides their formally-defined goals and benefits.
 When will the final US-India trade deal be formulated? 
It is likely to be finalised by March.

India and the US have agreed to work towards removing the non-tariff barriers between them, as they finalised an interim trade agreement framework that will serve as the foundation for the final bilateral trade agreement (BTA), expected to be finalised by March. Both sides are looking to fast-track the implementation of the agreement. Future-ready partnership: Piyush Goyal posts on X "From addressing non-tariff barriers to aligning standards and advancing joint technology cooperation, the India-US trade deal reinforces a shared commitment to facilitating trade, expanding market opportunities, and strengthening bilateral economic engagement," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted, describing the development as a "future-ready partnership".President Trump is expanding American farmers and producers’ access to one of the largest economies in the world, with India committing to: Eliminate or lower tariffs for all U.S. industrial goods and a wide array of agricultural products Address long-standing non-tariff… pic.twitter.com/ddG5j4V4n7— United States Trade Representative (@USTradeRep) February 6, 2026Here are key things to know about the interim US-India trade deal framework:The US and India have finalised the framework for an interim pact aimed at reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.India will address barriers impacting the following US goods:Medical devicesICT products Agricultural productsEfforts will also focus on removing barriers in digital trade and strengthening related rules, the Narendra Modi 3.0 government announced.This historic step underscores the strong relationship between India and the US, an official statement read.The interim deal marks the first major milestone in the negotiations initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in February last year. India-US Interim Trade Deal | What's in it from India’s side?Inputs from Piyush Goyal's post on X (formerly Twitter)India will remove or cut tariffs on all American industrial goods under the arrangement.It will also cut tariffs on several agricultural products such as distillers dried grains -- a protein-rich byproduct of ethanol production obtained after the removal of starch --  red sorghum, tree nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine and spirits.From the American sideReciprocal tariffs on Indian goods will be reduced to 18 per cent across several sectors, including textiles, leather, footwear, chemicals, plastics and artisanal products. Plans are also in place to do away with tariffs on certain goods such as generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts.Besides, the US will remove national security tariffs on select aircraft and aircraft parts for India. Auto parts will get a preferential tariff quota under the interim deal, while the pharmaceutical space will see a negotiated outcome.India's major commitment in US trade dealIndia has promised to purchase $500 billion worth of goods including US aircraft, energy products, technology, coking coal over the next five years. Trade will also be enhanced in technology products -- such as graphics processing units (GPUs), a specialised electronic circuit used to accelerate the creation of images, videos and animations for display.No concession on select goodsThe interim agreement grants no tariff concession or market access for a range of sensitive agricultural products, including wheat, rice, maize, soya, poultry, milk, cheese, ethanol (fuel), tobacco, certain vegetables and meat.Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the subject:What is a bilateral trade agreement?It is a formal agreement between two nations to set rules for trade, commerce and investment. What is the purpose of a trade deal? Trade agreements aim to boost economic growth on both sides through mutually agreeable terms. How does a trade deal benefit the parties? Typically, a trade deal leads to lower trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas while ensuring better market access and/or standardised rules for goods and services. Is a trade deal beneficial? Trade agreements are generally viewed as beneficial as they underpin economic activity, besides their formally-defined goals and benefits. When will the final US-India trade deal be formulated? It is likely to be finalised by March. 

Both sides have finalised the framework for an interim agreement aimed at reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. This interim agreement will be used as a stepping stone for the final bilateral trade deal.

Interim India-US trade deal framework ready! &#039;Non-trade barriers&#039; to be addressed—Final pact likely by March

Interim India-US trade deal framework ready! 'Non-trade barriers' to be addressed—Final pact likely by March

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India and the US have agreed to work towards removing the non-tariff barriers between them, as they finalised an interim trade agreement framework that will serve as the foundation for the final bilateral trade agreement (BTA), expected to be finalised by March. Both sides are looking to fast-track the implementation of the agreement.  Future-ready partnership: Piyush Goyal posts on X  From addressing non-tariff barriers to aligning standards and advancing joint technology cooperation, the India-US trade deal reinforces a shared commitment to facilitating trade, expanding market opportunities, and strengthening bilateral economic engagement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted, describing the development as a future-ready partnership. President Trump is expanding American farmers and producers’ access to one of the largest economies in the world, with India committing to:  Eliminate or lower tariffs for all U.S. industrial goods and a wide array of agricultural products  Address long-standing non-tariff… pic.twitter.com/ddG5j4V4n7 — United States Trade Representative (@USTradeRep) February 6, 2026 Here are key things to know about the interim US-India trade deal framework: The US and India have finalised the framework for an interim pact aimed at reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. India will address barriers impacting the following US goods: Medical devices ICT products  Agricultural products Efforts will also focus on removing barriers in digital trade and strengthening related rules, the Narendra Modi 3.0 government announced. This historic step underscores the strong relationship between India and the US, an official statement read. The interim deal marks the first major milestone in the negotiations initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in February last year.  India-US Interim Trade Deal | Whats in it from India’s side? Inputs from Piyush Goyals post on X (formerly Twitter) India will remove or cut tariffs on all American industrial goods under the arrangement. It will also cut tariffs on several agricultural products such as distillers dried grains -- a protein-rich byproduct of ethanol production obtained after the removal of starch --  red sorghum, tree nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine and spirits. From the American side Reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods will be reduced to 18 per cent across several sectors, including textiles, leather, footwear, chemicals, plastics and artisanal products. Plans are also in place to do away with tariffs on certain goods such as generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts. Besides, the US will remove national security tariffs on select aircraft and aircraft parts for India. Auto parts will get a preferential tariff quota under the interim deal, while the pharmaceutical space will see a negotiated outcome. Indias major commitment in US trade deal India has promised to purchase $500 billion worth of goods including US aircraft, energy products, technology, coking coal over the next five years. Trade will also be enhanced in technology products -- such as graphics processing units (GPUs), a specialised electronic circuit used to accelerate the creation of images, videos and animations for display. No concession on select goods The interim agreement grants no tariff concession or market access for a range of sensitive agricultural products, including wheat, rice, maize, soya, poultry, milk, cheese, ethanol (fuel), tobacco, certain vegetables and meat. Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the subject: What is a bilateral trade agreement? It is a formal agreement between two nations to set rules for trade, commerce and investment.  What is the purpose of a trade deal?  Trade agreements aim to boost economic growth on both sides through mutually agreeable terms.  How does a trade deal benefit the parties?  Typically, a trade deal leads to lower trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas while ensuring better market access and/or standardised rules for goods and services.  Is a trade deal beneficial?  Trade agreements are generally viewed as beneficial as they underpin economic activity, besides their formally-defined goals and benefits.  When will the final US-India trade deal be formulated?  It is likely to be finalised by March. 