Teams across the table, Delhi seeks zero tariff on export of electronics

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As part of its ongoing trade talks with the US, India has sought a zero-tariff structure on export of electronics items to the country, even as President Donald Trump has raised concerns around import of gadgets like the iPhone from India, and has threatened to slap additional tariffs on Apple if it sells foreign made phones in the country. “We have sought zero duty on electronics exports to the US and our negotiators are currently discussing how to operationalise that,” a senior government official told The Indian Express requesting anonymity since the discussions are currently private. As part of his...