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Government sources indicate no immediate plans to hike gold and silver import duties, despite calls to curb non-essential gold purchases. Meanwhile, India anticipates US trade talks addressing pending issues, including a Section 301 probe, though a comprehensive deal remains distant. India has contested US allegations of structural overcapacity, urging the termination of the investigation.

President Donald Trump embarked on a crucial three-day visit to China, with trade negotiations and tensions over Iran topping the agenda. Trump expressed optimism about strengthening US-China ties and his relationship with President Xi Jinping, emphasizing trade as the primary focus of their discussions.

Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India’s crude oil purchases from Russia.

India and the US concluded three days of trade talks in Washington, aiming to finalize an interim trade pact and advance negotiations for a broader bilateral agreement. Discussions covered market access, digital commerce, and economic security.

As President Trump arrives in Beijing, anticipation runs low for any breakthroughs regarding China's influence over Iran and the vital Strait of Hormuz. His agenda includes discussions on trade and the pressing issue of fentanyl, yet underlying tensions over their differing views on geopolitical conflicts threaten to overshadow these talks.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Nvidia's H200 AI chips have not yet been sold to China, attributing the delay to Beijing's efforts to boost its domestic industry. Despite earlier Trump administration approval, China's central government is reportedly blocking purchases to encourage investment in homegrown alternatives, such as those from Huawei.

The United States is set to host an Indian delegation this month, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral trade talks. This follows a productive meeting between US Trade Representative jamieson greer and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is in the US to review trade, defense, and technology ties.

The US has imposed up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs and certain metals, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing. While India's generic drug exports are largely exempt, firms producing branded medicines or inputs for patented drugs may face pressure. Developed nations are expected to bear the brunt of these new measures.

The US trade representative's office has launched Section 301 investigations into 60 economies, including India, for failing to address forced labor in imports. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling and aims to determine if foreign governments are sufficiently prohibiting goods made with forced labor, impacting US workers and businesses. New tariffs on several countries are possible by summer.

Greer said the Trump administration does not plan to raise tariffs on Chinese imports beyond their current levels, as President Donald Trump is expected to visit China in the coming weeks.

Donald Trump on Tuesday named jamieson greer his trade envoy, a key figure in implementing the president-elect's economic agenda, particularly his plans to use tariffs to raise revenue and help bring more manufacturing to US shores. The aim is to raise government revenue and target countries he said have been "ripping us off," while pushing businesses to bring production back to US shores.

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate his global tariffs, warning of trillions in losses and vowing to impose them in new forms. He thanked three justices for their stance while also criticizing Republican appointees for perceived disrespect and politicized rulings. The administration is exploring alternative legal avenues to recover lost tariff revenue.

India has rescheduled its trade deal negotiations with the US following the Supreme Court's invalidation of Trump's tariffs. This move allows for an evaluation of the ruling's implications, as other nations like South Korea have seen their tariff agreements nullified.

US trade representative jamieson greer highlighted India's "best-ever" offers in ongoing trade talks, calling the nation a "tough nut to crack" due to resistance on certain agricultural imports. Senior US officials are in New Delhi to advance negotiations for a mutually beneficial trade agreement, with India now seen as a "viable alternative market" for US commodities.

With Trump's tariffs looming, Indian and American officials are in intense discussions to find common ground on customs duties. Despite USTR jamieson greer indicating further talks are necessary and a trade deal unlikely soon, officials haven't dismissed a last-minute breakthrough. The next round of talks is scheduled for August 25.

China reiterated its opposition to unilateral tariff hikes following the US Supreme Court's decision striking down President Trump's tariffs. The court ruled the President lacked authority under IEEPA to impose such duties. Beijing urged the US to remove all unilateral tariffs, while Trump indicated plans for new tariff actions.

US Trade Representative jamieson greer stated that the India-US deal will be significant for years to come, positioning India as a potential alternative to China for American companies seeking to diversify production. Greer highlighted India's growing role as a trusted partner in global supply chains and its increasing imports of US oil.

US trade representative jamieson greer claimed India is diversifying from Russian oil, despite a 50% tariff imposed, half of which targets India's recent surge in Russian oil purchases. Conversely, Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted India will continue energy imports from Russia, suggesting increased Russian imports of Indian goods to balance trade.

The US will reduce tariffs on most Indian goods to 18% from 50% as part of a new trade agreement, aiming to address the large trade deficit. India has agreed to cut tariffs on a range of US products, including industrial goods, wine, and spirits, to zero. Sensitive Indian agriculture and dairy sectors remain protected under the deal.