PIB Debunks Fake Claim That India May Suspend US Agreements Over Tariffs

Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 22:32 IST

The Press Information Bureau dismissed false claims that India is suspending agreements with the US.

Viral posts claiming India is reviewing US ties over tariffs has been flagged as fake by PIB Fact Check. (IMAGE: X)

The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit on Sunday officially dismissed social media posts which falsely claimed, citing the Ministry of External Affairs, that India is considering suspending or reviewing bilateral agreements with the United States over “hostile economic policies".

The fact-check by the Press Information Bureau comes amid speculations over the state of India-US ties after the US administration under President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariff on Indian exports.

The social media statement by PIB clarified that no such statement was issued and labeled the claims as misinformation. “The External Affairs Ministry has not made any such statement. Stay alert and do not fall for misleading information. above is from Govt of India," the PIB social media post on X said.

It also shared photos of the misleading post where some accounts were seen posting false information with respect to ties between Washington and New Delhi.

This rebuttal comes amid escalating tensions over US tariff actions. The MEA earlier in the week reiterated that India remains in active negotiations with Washington over a trade deal and assured the public that diplomatic ties and economic engagements are intact and ongoing, unaffected by such rumours.

On July 30, 2025, US President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective August 1, citing high Indian tariffs, restrictive trade barriers and India’s continued energy and defense ties with Russia.

This move sent immediate ripples through export and import sectors of both countries — particularly in the textiles, apparel, gems, jewellery and electronics sector – where exporters and importers fear the new duties could lead to widespread disruptions.

Shankhyaneel Sarkar

Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev...Read More

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