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  INDIA ''WALKED AWAY'' FROM US TRADE             Key Update: India "Walked Away" from Trade Talks                 On **August 30, 2025**, **former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg** publicly stated that India has **“effectively walked away”** from trade talks with the United States due to **unilateral U.S. tariffs of up to 50%** imposed under President Trump. Garg emphasized that such tariff levels make meaningful trade negotiations unfeasible, though he cautioned against formally closing the door to future dialogue, hoping "sanity prevails" eventually.([www.ndtv.com][1], [ABP Live][2]) NEWSBURNER360 * This comment came in response to **U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remarks** expressing frustration that the trade deal had not materialized by mid-2025 and describing India’s negotiating posture as “performative.” Bessent acknowledged that while a deal had been expected in May or June, it did not occ...