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ForexMedium•25 February 2026•

1 min read

Indian Rupee Under Pressure as US-India Trade Talks Defer Amid Tariff Uncertainty

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Key Facts

1The US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, but he quickly reimposed them using different laws.

The Indian Rupee is facing renewed volatility and downward pressure against the US Dollar due to legal uncertainty surrounding US tariff policies. Following a US Supreme Court ruling that initially struck down reciprocal tariffs, President Trump quickly reimposed them using alternative legal frameworks. In response to these developments, the US and India have deferred bilateral trade talks scheduled for this week to assess the broader implications. This geopolitical friction has reinforced the greenback's strength, weighing heavily on emerging market currencies like the INR. Market analysts indicate that the Indian Rupee remains in a structural bearish trend, with the USD/INR pair targeting the 93.0 level. The postponement of trade discussions and Trump's unpredictable trade stance continue to create a risk-off environment for global investors.