PIB Refutes Fake Claim About India Suspending US Agreements Over Tariffs
The Press Information Bureau has denied baseless reports claiming that India is suspending its agreements with the United States.
On Sunday, the Fact Check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) officially dismissed social media posts that falsely claimed—citing the Ministry of External Affairs—that India was considering suspending or reviewing its bilateral agreements with the United States due to “hostile economic policies.”
This clarification by PIB comes amidst rising speculation regarding the status of India-US relations after the US administration under President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian exports.
In its post on social media platform X, PIB clearly stated that no such statement had been released by the Ministry of External Affairs, terming the circulating messages as misinformation. “The Ministry of External Affairs has not issued any such statement. Please remain cautious and do not believe misleading content. This is from the Government of India,” PIB’s post read.
The post also included screenshots of the misleading content, showing how certain social media accounts were spreading false information about the relationship between Washington and New Delhi.
This clarification comes even as concerns grow over US tariff decisions. Earlier in the week, the Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed that India remains actively engaged in negotiations with Washington regarding a trade agreement. It further reassured the public that diplomatic relations and economic cooperation remain steady and unaffected by these unfounded rumours.
On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective from August 1. He cited high import duties imposed by India, trade barriers, and India’s continued ties with Russia in the energy and defence sectors as the reasons behind the move.
The announcement has sparked immediate concern across both nations’ trade sectors — especially in industries like textiles, garments, jewellery, gemstones, and electronics — where exporters and importers fear that the new tariffs may result in major disruptions.
