Published on, Aug. 17 -- August 17, 2025 12:34 PM

The United States has abruptly canceled planned trade talks with India amid rising tensions over tariffs, further straining economic ties between the two countries. A high-level US trade delegation, originally scheduled to visit India from August 25 to 29, will no longer make the trip. This cancellation signals growing frustration in Washington over India's tariff policies.

Washington has warned that if talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin fail, the US may increase tariffs on Indian goods. This move could push overall US tariffs on Indian exports beyond 50%, a level experts say would severely damage bilateral trade relations. The escalating tariff ...