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India-US FTA Push: Lutnick Seeks Broad Tariff Cuts

8 March 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-US FTA Push:Lutnick SeeksBroad Tariff Cuts8 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

With US reciprocal tariffs due April 2, Washington pressed India for a wide trade pact rather than slow item-wise bargains.

Key facts

  • Howard Lutnick (US Commerce Secretary) wants India to cut tariffs across the board for more trade opportunities.
  • Piyush Goyal visited Washington; India seeks relief but Donald Trump appears reluctant.
  • BTA target: October 2025, a possible FTA precursor.
AspectEffect
GainWider US market access
CostDeep tariff cuts

Exam angle

  • Tariffs start: April 2.

Test yourself

1. Who urged India to lower tariffs across the board through a broad FTA with the US?

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made the call.

2. By when are India and the US negotiating a Bilateral Trade Agreement, a possible FTA precursor?

The BTA target is October 2025.

3. Which Indian minister visited Washington from March 4 to 6 ahead of US reciprocal tariffs?

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led the visit.

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