India Slashes Bourbon Whiskey Import Duties Amid US Trade Talks

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-15T10:28:06.892163+05:30

- India cuts import duties on bourbon whiskey from 150% to 50%, but other alcoholic beverages still face 100% duty. - The move is part of broader trade negotiations to strengthen India-US relations, with both nations aiming to double trade to $500 billion by 2030. - President Trump praised PM Modi's negotiation skills, highlighting ongoing efforts to lower tariffs and increase market access. Source: [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/world/us/story/from-150-to-50-india-lowers-bourbon-whiskey-tariffs-as-trade-talks-with-us-pick-pace-464757-2025-02-15), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-slashes-duty-on-bourbon-some-wines-amid-us-threat/articleshow/118258481.cms)

India cuts import duties on bourbon whiskey from 150% to 50%, but other alcoholic beverages still face 100% duty.
The move is part of broader trade negotiations to strengthen India-US relations, with both nations aiming to double trade to $500 billion by 2030.
President Trump praised PM Modi's negotiation skills, highlighting ongoing efforts to lower tariffs and increase market access.

Source: Business News India, The Times Of India