<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again raised the tariff issue with India saying the country is probably the highest tariff nation in the world.</p>.<p>“I think you have to pay the highest tariff when you deal with India. We are being charged large amounts. They cannot do that,” Trump said on trade relations with India.</p>.<p>The US President, who held talks with Indian leaders during a two-day visit, said the US wanted to be treated fairly.</p>.<p>Trump, who has been asking for reciprocal access to India's market, said. Harley-Davidson has to pay tremendous tariffs when they send motorcycles to India.</p>.<p>India levies a 50% customs duty on some of Harley-Davidson motorcycles models. Earlier, the duty ranged upto 100% but was slashed last year after Trump made similar requests for duty cuts in the past.</p>.<p>According to sources, duty on Harley-Davidson bikes could come down further this year.</p>.<p>Participating in 'US-India Forum: Partners for Growth' conference, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the two countries have moved to the next level of engagement having "almost closed" the final contours of limited trade package.</p>.<p>"On the economic front, having almost closed the last contours of the limited trade deal and with the announcement of a much larger trade deal in the offing, we have moved to a new level of engagement," Goyal said.</p>.<p>The minister said the engagement will help both sides on different fronts. While India will benefit by engaging with new technology, the US will gain by India becoming a big source for talent.</p>.<p>US is also pushing for a better market access for its berries, poultry and dairy goods in India. Washington has also been demanding removal of tariffs on medical devices that are made in the US.</p>
<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again raised the tariff issue with India saying the country is probably the highest tariff nation in the world.</p>.<p>“I think you have to pay the highest tariff when you deal with India. We are being charged large amounts. They cannot do that,” Trump said on trade relations with India.</p>.<p>The US President, who held talks with Indian leaders during a two-day visit, said the US wanted to be treated fairly.</p>.<p>Trump, who has been asking for reciprocal access to India's market, said. Harley-Davidson has to pay tremendous tariffs when they send motorcycles to India.</p>.<p>India levies a 50% customs duty on some of Harley-Davidson motorcycles models. Earlier, the duty ranged upto 100% but was slashed last year after Trump made similar requests for duty cuts in the past.</p>.<p>According to sources, duty on Harley-Davidson bikes could come down further this year.</p>.<p>Participating in 'US-India Forum: Partners for Growth' conference, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the two countries have moved to the next level of engagement having "almost closed" the final contours of limited trade package.</p>.<p>"On the economic front, having almost closed the last contours of the limited trade deal and with the announcement of a much larger trade deal in the offing, we have moved to a new level of engagement," Goyal said.</p>.<p>The minister said the engagement will help both sides on different fronts. While India will benefit by engaging with new technology, the US will gain by India becoming a big source for talent.</p>.<p>US is also pushing for a better market access for its berries, poultry and dairy goods in India. Washington has also been demanding removal of tariffs on medical devices that are made in the US.</p>
