India’s top diplomat said relations with the US are on firm footing in comments that come as New Delhi looks to lower tariffs on imports to fend off President Donald Trump’s threatened reciprocal levies that could upend bilateral and global trade.

India’s External Affairs Minister highlighted positive relations with the US and ongoing trade negotiations to reduce tariffs and avoid reciprocal levies. Prime Minister Modi's recent visit bolstered ties,

Trump's reciprocal tariffs, effective April 2, 2025, signal a major shift in US-India trade dynamics with major economic implications.