India and the United States have agreed to postpone their official meeting regarding the interim bilateral trade agreement. This decision aims to allow both sides to consider the implications of the US Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s tariff increases. Initially scheduled for February 23 in the US, the three-day meeting between the chief trade negotiators of both countries will be rescheduled.
A senior official disclosed that the Indian team’s visit to Washington, crucial for finalizing the trade deal, will occur after analyzing the consequences of the Supreme Court judgment. A new meeting date convenient for both nations will be determined following this assessment. President Donald Trump recently raised global tariffs from 10% to 15% after the Supreme Court’s unfavorable ruling.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, which invalidated Trump’s broad import duties, the President expressed his dissatisfaction on Truth Social. The Court’s 6-3 ruling found that Trump had overstepped his constitutional authority by imposing tariffs using emergency powers. Trump, displeased with the verdict, labeled it a “disgrace” and mentioned having a backup plan in response.
