Lok Sabha Question No. 5548 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: India–US Trade Deal
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms Sayani Ghosh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5548

ANSWERED ON- 27/03/2026

## INDIA-US TRADE DEAL

## 5548.  MS SAYANI GHOSH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the list of agricultural commodities and food products that India has agreed or proposed to import from the United States under the India-United   States   trade   deal,   including   quantities,   tariff concessions, tariff-rate quotas or other preferential terms, productwise;

(b)   whether   pulses   were   initially   included   and   subsequently excluded from the proposed import commitments under the IndiaUS trade negotiations, if so, the details thereof;

(c)   whether   any   commitments   have   been   made   with   respect   to imports of  oilseeds, edible oils, dairy products, maize, soybean, animal feed, genetically modified crops or processed agricultural products, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has assessed the likely impact of such agricultural   imports   on   domestic   farmers'   incomes,   Minimum Support   Price   (MSP)   operations   and   price   stability   of   sensitive crops, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) India and the United States announced a trade deal on 2nd February 2026. The Joint Statement of 7 February 2026 noted that both   sides   have   agreed   on   a   framework   for   an   Interim   Trade Agreement, reaffirming their commitment to ongoing negotiations towards a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The framework   aims   to   promote   reciprocal   and   mutually   beneficial trade,   enhance   market   access,   and   strengthen   supply   chain resilience.

Under the framework, both sides have agreed to expand preferential market access, establish rules of   origin,   and   address   non-tariff barriers, including in areas such as medical devices, ICT goods and agricultural products. It also includes cooperation on standards,

digital trade, economic security, and technology, alongside efforts to   enhance   supply   chain   resilience,   and   reflects   a   shared commitment to deepen trade in advanced technologies.

The   agreed   framework   safeguards   India's   core   sensitivities, particularly   in   agriculture   and   dairy,   while   enhancing   export competitiveness,   especially   in   labour-intensive   sectors,   creating opportunities for MSMEs and industry, and expanding cooperation in areas such as technology, energy and manufacturing.

Limited   and   calibrated   tariff   concessions   have   been   offered   on select   agricultural   products   through   quota-based   mechanisms, phased concessions and partial duty reductions, keeping in view domestic   demand-supply   gaps.   The   quotas   are   within   existing import levels so as to avoid adverse impact on domestic farmers.

The Agreement has been designed to protect domestic sensitivities while creating new export opportunities. The Government of India has taken into account the interests of farmers while formulating its approach.

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