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US Imposes New Section 301 Tariffs on Indian Goods, Sets 10% Rate
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 08:04 AM
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The United States has announced new Section 301 tariffs on a range of Indian products, applying a 10% duty rate. The move follows ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.
The United States announced today that it will impose new Section 301 tariffs on a broad portfolio of Indian goods, with a duty rate of 10%. Section 301 allows the U.S. to levy tariffs on products that it believes violate trade agreements or are unfairly subsidized.
The 10% rate is lower than the higher rates applied in earlier rounds of U.S. tariffs on India, but it still represents a significant increase for exporters. The decision comes as part of a broader trade dialogue that has seen both sides exchange concerns about market access and intellectual property.
Indian trade officials have expressed worries that the new tariffs could affect the competitiveness of Indian manufacturers and exporters in the U.S. market. They have called for a review of the measures and urged the U.S. to consider the impact on Indian businesses.
The U.S. government said it would monitor the situation and remain open to further negotiations. The tariffs will be implemented in the coming weeks, pending the finalization of the list of affected goods.
The 10% rate is lower than the higher rates applied in earlier rounds of U.S. tariffs on India, but it still represents a significant increase for exporters. The decision comes as part of a broader trade dialogue that has seen both sides exchange concerns about market access and intellectual property.
Indian trade officials have expressed worries that the new tariffs could affect the competitiveness of Indian manufacturers and exporters in the U.S. market. They have called for a review of the measures and urged the U.S. to consider the impact on Indian businesses.
The U.S. government said it would monitor the situation and remain open to further negotiations. The tariffs will be implemented in the coming weeks, pending the finalization of the list of affected goods.