A parliamentary panel in India has recommended that the government seek complete exemptions from future US tariff actions for critical export sectors, including pharmaceuticals, smartphones, and critical minerals.
The proposal aims to shield these high-value industries from the escalating trade barriers that have increasingly targeted emerging markets.
The committee also advised establishing a dedicated watch desk within the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to monitor changes in US customs procedures.
This operational shift signals a more proactive stance by New Delhi in navigating the complexities of American trade policy.
The recommendation comes amid heightened tensions between the two economic powers.
India has previously criticized the US approach to proposed tariffs on goods linked to forced labor, arguing that the policy is inconsistent and selectively exempts thousands of items the US economy relies on.