<h1>US Imposes 26% Reciprocal Tariffs on India as Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations Continue</h1> The commerce ministry is analyzing the impact of 26% reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on India. The universal 10% tariffs will apply from April 5, with an additional 16% from April 10. A government official noted there's a provision for duty reduction if India addresses US concerns. The countries are currently negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, with the first phase targeted for completion by fall 2025. The US President announced these tariffs citing India's 52% tariffs on American products, calling the 26% a 'discounted reciprocal tariff.' The official characterized the situation as 'a mixed bag and not a setback for India.'