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India Opposes US Plan for 12.5% Tariff, Calls for Bilateral Talks to Resolve Trade Disputes

India Opposes US Plan for 12.5% Tariff, Calls for Bilateral Talks to Resolve Trade Disputes

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July 12, 2026

India has strongly rejected the United States' proposal to impose a 12.5% additional import tariff, urging Washington to resolve trade disputes through bilateral dialogue rather than unilateral action. New Delhi questioned the methodology of the US report, pointing out inconsistencies and a complete lack of evidence linking Indian policies to