Introduction to US-India Trade Agreement

Trump's Tariff Moves and Initial Agreement

Details of the Trade Deal

Current Trade Statistics

Key Exports and Imports

US Accusations of Trade Barriers

US Tariffs and India's Response

Impact on China and Global Trade

Introduction of Guest Expert

Importance of the Trade Deal

Concerns Over High Tariffs

India's Tariff Policies

Strategic Counterweight to China

Sectors Prioritized in the Trade Deal

Impact on Domestic Industries

Non-Tariff Barriers

Services and Tech Sector

WTO and Bilateral Agreements

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Potential for India Joining IPEF

Pitfalls to Avoid in Negotiations

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

As global trade faces one of its most uncertain chapters yet, India and the U.S. are negotiating what could become a defining economic agreement of the decade: a bilateral trade deal aimed at scaling their trade volume to $500 billion by 2030, a fourfold increase from its value in 2024. 

But behind the diplomatic handshakes lie tough negotiations and clashing economic priorities.In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Bipin Sapra, Tax Partner and global trade expert at EY India, to break down what’s really at stake as both nations attempt to find common ground. 
At a time when Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have rattled global markets, India and the U.S. have quietly signed the first terms of reference for this ambitious agreement.

So, which sectors stand to gain or lose? Could this be a strategic disruptor to China’s dominance in global trade? And what does it mean for India’s role in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

As global trade faces one of its most uncertain chapters yet, India and the U.S. are negotiating what could become a defining economic agreement of the decade: a bilateral trade deal aimed at scaling their trade volume to $500 billion by 2030, a fourfold increase from its value in 2024.&nbsp;
But behind the diplomatic handshakes lie tough negotiations and clashing economic priorities.In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Bipin Sapra, Tax Partner and global trade expert at EY India, to break down what&rsquo;s really at stake as both nations attempt to find common ground. At a time when Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping tariffs have rattled global markets, India and the U.S. have quietly signed the first terms of reference for this ambitious agreement.
So, which sectors stand to gain or lose? Could this be a strategic disruptor to China&rsquo;s dominance in global trade? And what does it mean for India&rsquo;s role in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

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