India invests $500 billion as part of US trade agreement lowering tariffs

Published February 6, 2026 6:46pm ET



President Donald Trump announced on Friday the framework of a trade agreement between the United States and India, under which New Delhi will invest $500 billion in American industries over the next five years, and both parties will reduce tariffs.

In a joint statement, the countries’ leaders said the agreement reaffirms the commitment to ongoing Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations launched in February 2025 and outlines mutual tariff reductions and increased market access across a wide range of goods. 

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