India Seeks to Resume Trade Talks With US Amid 50% Tariffs; Goyal Plans Export Diversification to 40 Nations

India is seeking to resume trade negotiations with the United States despite the imposition of a steep 50% tariff on Indian exports by the US government. A senior Indian government official emphasized that resolving the tariff issue is essential before any trade agreement can be finalized. In response to the tariffs, India is taking active measures to diversify its export markets, including plans to expand textile exports to around 40 countries. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that the government will introduce measures to counteract the tariffs and boost exports. Other officials, including Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and leaders from public sector enterprises, expressed confidence in India's economic resilience and readiness to adapt to the evolving global trade environment. The commercial dialogue between India and the US remains fragile, influenced by broader geopolitical tensions and non-trade factors.