The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has concluded investigations against 60 economies, including India, regarding measures of these economies to prevent the import of goods. As a result, the USTR has proposed imposing additional tariffs on imports from the 60 economies under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974. Products covered under section 232 tariffs and certain other products are excluded from these tariff proposals. A special mechanism has also been proposed for textile and apparel products that could allow a certain volume of imports from selected economies to enter the U.S. at lower tariff rates.

As per the report, the proposed tariffs are not yet final and stakeholders can submit requests to participate in public hearings by 22 June 2026. Written comments can be submitted until 6 July 2026. Public hearings will be held on 7 July 2026. The USTR will consider the comments and testimony received before taking a final decision on the proposed measures.

India remains engaged with the U.S. on the matter as a part of Section 301 proceedings. India is also parallelly engaged with the US for finalisation of a framework agreement as was announced on 2^nd February 2026 and in accordance with the joint statement released on 7^th February 2026.

Section 301 tariff proposals draw stakeholder hearings as India continues engagement on a framework agreement. The United States Trade Representative has proposed additional tariffs under Section 301 after concluding investigations against 60 economies, including India, with exclusions for section 232 products and certain others. A special mechanism is proposed for textile and apparel imports, and stakeholders may participate in hearings and submit written comments before a final decision is taken. India remains engaged in the Section 301 proceedings and in finalising a framework agreement with the United States.