The US will begin hearings in May as part of a Section 301 investigation examining trade surpluses, industrial subsidies, and production levels in major exporting economies across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Although Ramesh did not reference an official notification, his remarks come amid growing political debate over the scope and fairness of the bilateral trade arrangement between New Delhi and Washington.
The US will enforce a 50% tariff on Indian goods from August 27, 2025, penalizing New Delhi over Russian oil imports. PM Modi, responding in Ahmedabad, urged self-reliance and swadeshi to withstand external pressure.
