Washington/New Delhi, February 11, 2026
The White House has revised its fact sheet on the recently announced interim trade agreement with India, removing references to certain American pulses that were initially listed for import duty reductions or elimination by India.
The original fact sheet had stated that India would lower or remove tariffs on a range of US products, including industrial goods and select agricultural items such as dry grains, red sorghum, tree nuts, fruits, certain pulses, soybean oil, alcohol, and wine.
In the updated version, pulses have been excluded from the list. The revision leaves unclear whether India will proceed with any tariff concessions on US pulse imports.
India is one of the largest importers of pulses globally, and the United States is a significant supplier. Without duty reductions, American pulses could remain subject to existing tariffs, potentially keeping US exports costlier in the Indian market.
The interim agreement aims to ease trade frictions by reducing barriers for American goods in exchange for broader market access. The change in the fact sheet highlights ongoing sensitivities around agricultural products in bilateral negotiations.
No official explanation has been provided for the amendment, and further details on the final terms of the deal are awaited.
