India has formally proposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to the US administration's imposition of 25% ad valorem tariffs on imports of light trucks, passenger vehicles, and auto parts from India. The US tariffs, which took effect on March 26, 2025, were described by India as safeguard measures. India’s proposal includes retaliatory duties worth approximately $724 million to $725 million on US imports, matching the estimated duties collected by the US on Indian automotive exports valued at around $2.89 billion. The Indian government has also reserved the right to suspend concessions or other obligations under WTO rules that are substantially equivalent to the adverse effects of the US measures on India's trade. This move was officially communicated to the WTO’s Council for Trade in Goods and comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. India’s action aims to apply pressure ahead of a negotiation deadline on July 9, 2025, and signals challenges in reaching a trade agreement with the US over the auto tariffs.