The United States has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 10% for a period of 150 days, according to Indian government sources cited by CNBC-TV18. The move follows a fresh White House notification and comes in the wake of a major ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that struck down the earlier global tariff regime.
Under the latest development, all Indian exports that were previously subject to a 25% reciprocal tariff will now face a 10% ad valorem duty. Although an 18% tariff rate had earlier been discussed between the two countries, it was never formally notified. As a result, exporters will effectively see a direct reduction in duties from 25% to 10%.
The revised tariff will come into effect from February 24 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and will remain applicable for 150 days. The updated framework is expected to apply uniformly to countries that have trade agreements in place with the United States, including India.
Earlier, CNBC reported that nations with trade deals with the US would benefit from lower tariff rates under a new proclamation signed by US President Donald Trump. The temporary duty reduction is seen as part of a broader reset in American trade policy.
The tariff revision follows a 6–3 ruling by the Supreme Court, which invalidated the administration’s earlier global tariff framework. The majority held that the statute cited to justify the import duties “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs,” effectively striking down unilateral measures that had impacted multiple countries.
However, the court did not address whether affected businesses or countries would be eligible for refunds on previously collected tariffs. That issue remains unresolved and could potentially lead to further legal or diplomatic discussions.
Reacting to the verdict, Trump criticised the justices, describing them as a “disgrace to the nation” and alleging that they were influenced by “foreign interests and small political movements.”
For Indian exporters, the temporary reduction to 10% offers short-term relief and improved competitiveness in the US market. The 150-day window is likely to be closely watched by trade officials and businesses on both sides, as it may shape the contours of future trade negotiations between India and the United States.
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