# India Says US Trade Deal Hinges on Preferential Tariff Rate

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-04 09:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-04/india-says-us-trade-deal-hinges-on-preferential-tariff-rate?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9a8fa46f82110001166170

> India will conclude a trade agreement with the US only if Washington offers tariff terms that give Indian exporters an edge over competitors, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. His remarks point to preferential tariff treatment as a central obstacle in the protracted negotiations.

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