White House Revises US-India Trade Factsheet, Alters Key Language on Agriculture and Digital Rules

By Mintesinot Nigussie
Published on 02/11/26

The White House has updated its factsheet on the US‑India trade agreement, removing references to pulses and refining language on India’s commitments for American goods and digital services, Bloomberg reported.

Earlier versions of the factsheet stated that India would eliminate or reduce tariffs on a range of agricultural products, including pulses. In the revised version, the mention of pulses has been removed, while the text now describes India as “committed” rather than “intending” to buy more U.S. products.

Changes also affect digital trade language. Previously, the factsheet indicated India would scrap digital services taxes and adhere to rules prohibiting customs duties on electronic transmissions. The updated document instead says India is “committed to negotiate a robust set of bilateral digital trade rules,” removing references to scrapping taxes or customs duty limits.

The revisions appear in the version currently posted on the White House website, reflecting a more cautious presentation of commitments across both agriculture and digital trade. Bloomberg notes that the update modifies phrasing on procurement, tariffs, and digital services without changing the underlying framework of the trade agreement.