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Trade USTR Hints at 'Action Soon' as 10% Tariff Expiry Looms, Canada Hit With 50% Duty
USTR Jamieson Greer said 'some action soon' is coming days before the current 10% additional tariff on all countries expires Friday. The Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods via Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and proposed Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 economies for forced labour issues.
Indian officials to testify before US Trade Representative to counter tariff move
Indian officials from the commerce ministry and industry bodies including APEDA, FICCI, CII, and ACMA are scheduled to testify before the U.S. Trade Representative on July 8 to oppose a proposed 12.5% additional duty on Indian goods. India has submitted written arguments stating that the USTR's findings ignore India's robust domestic legal regime against forced labour. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) asserted that India's policy framework does not qualify as 'unreasonable' or 'discriminatory' under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974.
Trade USTR Probe Action Creates Uncertainty for India, Others as Tariff Deadline Nears
The US Trade Representative is proceeding with a forced labour probe involving 60 economies, proposing a 12.5% tariff on over 50 countries including India. The move creates uncertainty as the current 10% tariff expires July 24, with the structural overcapacity probe held as a bargaining chip for trade deals.
Trade India Asks USTR to Reconsider 12.5% Tariffs on Forced Labour Grounds, Cites Lack of Evidence
The Indian government has formally asked the U.S. Trade Representative to withdraw its proposal for 12.5% additional tariffs on Indian products, arguing the move fails to meet legal standards and lacks country-specific analysis. Indian companies including Reliance Industries and Shahi Exports have also petitioned against the tariffs, warning of higher costs for U.S. consumers.
Trade USTR's Sec 301 Probe on Forced Labour: India Urges Reconsideration of Proposed 12.5% Tariffs
India has formally requested the U.S. Trade Representative to reconsider proposed 12.5% tariffs under a Section 301 forced labour investigation, arguing the USTR failed to conduct economy-specific analysis and provided insufficient evidence of unfair advantage. The proposed tariffs target 54 economies, including India and China, with a 10% rate for six economies and 12.5% for 48 others. Public hearings were held on July 7, 2026.
Trade Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Launch Bilateral Trade Pact Talks in New Delhi
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer began talks on a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in New Delhi on June 23, 2026. The negotiations come after significant changes in US tariff policies, including the Supreme Court striking down earlier tariffs and the imposition of 10% Section 122 tariffs. Both sides are relooking at the framework agreed in February 2026, which had proposed US tariff reductions to 18% on Indian goods.
Trade USTR Greer and Piyush Goyal to Hold Trade Pact Talks Next Week in Delhi
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer will meet India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal next week for bilateral trade pact negotiations. The talks aim to finalize an interim framework deal and discuss the larger bilateral trade agreement (BTA), while addressing US Section 301 tariff probes on India.
Trade Will India-US trade deal be announced at G7? USTR signals more talks, says pact not imminent
According to a Times of India report, the U.S. Trade Representative has signaled further talks with India, indicating that a bilateral trade deal will not be announced at the upcoming G7 summit. The report did not include specific trade figures, tariff concessions, or a timeline for a final agreement.
Trade US Trade Representative Greer to Visit India June 23-24 for Interim Trade Deal Talks
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India on June 23-24, 2026, for discussions focused on finalizing an interim trade deal between the two countries. The visit aims to bring ongoing negotiations to a conclusion, following a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi in France on June 17.
Trade Indian Exporters Monitor USTR Probe Amid Trade Talks
Indian exporters are closely monitoring the US Trade Representative's investigations and bilateral trade talks, which could impact tariffs and trade dynamics. Concerns rise over proposed tariffs on China, while Indian sectors emphasize compliance with labor standards.