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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

India-US trade deal "75 years overdue"; proposed 12.5% tariff part of talks: USIBC's Atul Keshap

New Delhi: US-India Business Council President Atul Keshap said he shares Donald Trump's optimism that India and the US will reach a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) soon.

Apprising that Washington's proposal of a 12.5% tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns is part of the ongoing negotiation, he said that the latest Indo-US trade deal was "75 years overdue".

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