The US and President Trump are very firm on the tariffs and it's unlikely that there will be a rollback for India soon, Commerce Ministry sources said.

Trump made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters outside the White House. India has also said that the meetings for negotiation of Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States are making 'positive progress' and termed the discussions as 'fruitful.

Apple dramatically increased iPhone exports from India to the US in March 2025, reaching 97.6% of total exports, driven by concerns over potential tariffs on Chinese goods. This shift involves expanding Indian production with manufacturers like Tata Electronics and Foxconn,