India Works To Protect Its Exports Amid US Tariffs Threat Says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the tariffs which are planned by United States will have an impact on India, but Piyush Goyal is presently holding discussions with the US President administration on the matter, according to the media sources.

While speaking at a post-budget event in Vishakapatnam, Sitharaman said India is engaging with the US to protect its exports. She said that India will take a call only following the outcome of the ongoing negotiations is clear.

Finance Minister said at a post-budget interaction at Visakhapatnam, “Tariff is something the US President has been speaking about. The Commerce Minister (Piyush Goyal) has already gone to the US (to) engage with US officials, including the United States Trade Representative (USTR)”.

She added, “We will have to see how the Commerce Ministry handles negotiations with the US to ensure that India’s interests are well-represented”.