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India Dismisses Fake News Claiming Govt Reviewing List of US Goods Exempted From Tariffs
INDIA, AUG 3 – India rejects false reports of reviewing US trade agreements amid ongoing tariff talks and a 25% US tariff on Indian goods, with negotiations continuing, officials said.
- On August 03, 2025, the PIB Fact Check unit dismissed social media posts claiming India might suspend or review US agreements over 'hostile economic policies'.
- Amid escalating trade tensions, 'China in English' claimed India began reviewing US tariff exemptions, fueling false reports, MEA said last week.
- The Ministry of External Affairs FactCheck unit wrote `Fake News Alert!` and dismissed social media claims about suspending US agreements as false.
- MEA reiterated that active negotiations with Washington continue and ties remain unaffected, as officials from both countries said discussions are ongoing.
- Ahead of the visit, virtual negotiations have been ongoing, with a US delegation expected in New Delhi on August 24 for the sixth round of talks.
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