Tariff not a hurdle for Indo-US trade deal, say officials

WITH the sword of high tariff hanging over its head, the government believes that the issue of reciprocal tariff and Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US can be dealt with separately.

- DIPAK MONDAL @ New Delhi

Commerce ministry officials told TNIE reciprocal tariffs planned by the Trump administration will have little impact on the Bilateral Trade Agreement goals set by the two governments.

An official on the condition of anonymity said the two countries have agreed to achieve mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreements, which will go for reduction of tariffs on both sides.