India Says 18% US Tariff Rate to Kick In After Joint Statement
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India's trade minister announced that a joint statement between India and the US is expected to be signed within 4-5 days, which will reduce the tariff rate on India's exports to the US to 18%.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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Bloomberg
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India Says 18% US Tariff Rate to Kick In After Joint Statement
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Bullish · 80%
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2026-02-05 09:12
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Original source
India’s exports to the US will be subject to a reduced tariff rate of 18% once the two sides sign a joint statement, expected within the next four to five days, the country’s trade minister said, shedding more light on this week’s surprise agreement between the two nations.
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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 5, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.