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“At 75% Tariff, Partnership Loses Meaning,” Tharoor After Jaishankar–Rubio Talks

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Former Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for an early conclusion of the US-India trade deal, saying it should ideally be finalised by the first quarter of 2026. He argued that a 75% tariff makes any agreement unviable and suggested lowering it to around 15%, similar to the US-UK arrangement. Tharoor welcomed the Pax Silica announcement and urged that the Quad Summit not be delayed, noting that strong strategic partnerships depend on fairness, respect and timely decision-making. He said a balanced trade agreement would strengthen economic cooperation and deepen strategic ties between India and the United States.

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