‘Discussions Likely’: MEA Responds to Trump Tariff Threat, Signals Possible Talks During PM Modi’s Mauritius Visit

New Delhi: A day after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on goods entering the US, including those from India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the issue is likely to be a key topic of discussion in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. 

The statement comes as Trump's new tariff policy, set to take effect from April 2, has raised concerns about potential trade disruptions worldwide.  

In response to the announcement, the MEA stated that “different countries will react differently to the tariffs, and no one-size-fits-all solution exists for this evolving trade challenge. The ministry emphasized that a “certain level of discussion is required” to assess the global response and its implications on India's trade interests.  

US Tariffs May Feature in PM Modi’s Talks with Mauritius PM

During his visit on March 11 PM Modi is scheduled to meet PM Ramgoolam, where economic cooperation and trade issues could be on the agenda. 

PM Modi’s Mauritius Visit: Strengthening Bilateral Ties

During his visit, the Indian Prime Minister will:  

- Inaugurate several joint projects alongside PM Ramgoolam.  

- Engage with the Indian community in Mauritius.  

- Discuss key bilateral agreements, including trade cooperation.  

- Reaffirm India’s support for Mauritius on the Chagos Archipelago dispute.