India Trade Minister says it will resume trade talks with the US once there is more clarity on tariffs

India's Trade Minister indicating a pause in trade talks with the US due to tariff uncertainties suggests that negotiations are more fragile than previously thought.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Feb 2026, 14:49 UTCOn the live feed at 14:29 UTC — 16 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This may heighten tensions in trade relations and impact market sentiment towards both countries' assets, particularly those linked to trade-sensitive sectors. The lack of clarity could keep investors cautious, especially in equity and commodity markets.

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