India to Lift US Imports to $100 Billion/Year Under Trade Deal: Indian Express

India has agreed to increase imports from the US to about $100 billion a year over the next five years under a bilateral tradearrangement, with energy, aircraft and aircraft components, technology goods, precious metals and a limited range of agricultural products expected to dominate the purchase mix, The Indian Express reported, quoting sources.

The commitment represents a sharp rise from current levels.

India imported $45.62 billion worth of US goods in 2024–25, while exports to the US stood at $86.51 billion, the report said. The expanded import basket is expected to include crude oil and gas, civil aviation equipment, nuclear-linked products and advanced technology items, alongside select farm commodities.

The move follows Washington’s decision to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%. US President Donald Trump said India would significantly raise purchases of American energy, technology, agricultural products and coal under the deal. US officials have said the agreement would improve access for American exports to India’s large consumer market.

The import commitment has triggered concerns among opposition parties and farmer groups over potential pressure on domestic agriculture. The Indian government has sought to reassure that sensitive sectors have not been opened up.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that agriculture and dairy interests were fully protected under the agreement, and that safeguards for farmers remained central to the negotiations, according to a separate Indian Express report.

Speaking at a press conference, Goyal said the government had not compromised on the interests of farmers, animal husbandry or the dairy sector, adding that these areas had long been treated as politically and economically sensitive in trade talks.

According to the first report from the newspaper referred to here, officials said India has retained restrictions on genetically modified products, poultry, maize, cereals and corn, while allowing limited, quota-based access in items such as cotton, pulses, chestnuts and onions. Market access has also been extended to products like apples that are already permitted under agreements with other trading partners.

Goyal said the deal would place India in a stronger position relative to its competitors and support deeper integration into global value chains. He added that labour-intensive sectors such as textiles and engineering goods could benefit, alongside improved access to advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and critical minerals.

A joint statement outlining the finer details of the agreement is expected in the coming days, officials said.