<h1>US and India negotiate to resolve steep tariffs and energy dispute, leaders expect successful outcome and continued engagement</h1> The US president announced ongoing negotiations with India to resolve bilateral trade barriers and expressed confidence of a successful outcome, signaling a thaw after tensions over tariffs and energy purchases. The US had doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, including a 25% additional duty tied to India's purchases of Russian crude; India called the measures unfair and defended its market-driven energy procurement. Both leaders described the bilateral relationship as special and committed to continued engagement, with a high-level conversation anticipated in the coming weeks to advance talks.