India Delays US Trade Deal Amid New US Investigation and Tariff Uncertainty

India is expected to delay signing an interim trade agreement with the United States by several months due to a new US investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into excess industrial capacity in manufacturing sectors, including India. The probe and recent changes in US tariff policies have complicated negotiations. While India adopts a cautious approach, the US continues to urge commitments such as reducing Russian oil imports and increasing American product purchases. Talks have slowed amid broader geopolitical concerns.