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US India Cut Solar Tariffs
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The United States and India cut tariffs on solar exports to 18 percent, easing costs for Indian modules and boosting trade ties
- The United States and India agreed on February 3 2026 to cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian solar modules and storage parts to 18 percent
- A 25 percent penalty tariff tied to India’s trade with Russia was removed
- The combined tariff burden on Indian solar exports fell from about 50 percent to 18 percent
- India agreed to buy $500 billion in American energy and technology over five years
- India exported 10.4 GW of solar modules to the United States in the first nine months of 2025
- India supplied roughly 97 percent of its solar module exports to the US last year
- The tariff cut may improve demand visibility and support Indian manufacturers competing with Chinese-linked supply chains
Quick Facts
- What: Cut tariffs on Indian solar exports to 18 percent
- Where: Between the United States and India
- Why: To ease solar trade and deepen bilateral cooperation
- Who: United States and India trade officials
- When: February 3 2026
Coverage Timeline: 16 Days
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On February 3, 2026, the United States and India cut solar tariffs to 18 percent, reducing the tariff burden for Indian solar exports.
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US and India reduce export tariffs on Indian solar panels to 18 percent in a 2026 bilateral agreement, affecting US and Indian markets.
The US and India agreed in February 2026 to cut tariffs to 18%, boosting Indian solar module exports to the USA and expanding Indian renewable manufacturing.