President Donald Trump speaks before he signs a presidential memorandum imposing tariffs and investment restrictions on China in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/ File)The three-day India-US trade talks, set to start Monday in Washington DC to finalise the legal text of the agreement struck earlier this month, have been rescheduled. This comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his powers by imposing sweeping tariffs under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), The Indian Express has learnt.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEOIndia and the US had agreed to a framework but were yet to officially sign the deal. Negotiators were expected to give legal shape to the agreement this week. The talks assumed significance as the agreement, like all Trump deals in this regard, was unconventional in nature and could fall out of the ambit of traditional World Trade Organisation (WTO) norms.The delay in negotiations could mean that India may not have to immediately give market access to American products as agreed during negotiations. However, Trump on Friday said that nothing has changed in the India-US deal.Explained | US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: Could refunds to countries be on the table?Government officials had said that market access from the Indian side would only be possible after the legal agreement is signed.The US has signed framework agreements with nearly 20 trade partners. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer had argued that all these 20-odd trade deals stand as negotiated but Singapore-based Heinrich Foundation said the legal authority for the White House to embark on these agreements, none of which have been approved by Congress, is unclear.Read | Despite US tariffs hike to 15%, most countries better off: Where India, others stand“The Court’s decision raises additional questions about the durability of these napkin deals, so called because of their flimsy quality. If foreign governments do not choose to reopen negotiations with the White House, it is likely that foreign firms will file new lawsuits against IEEPA-backed ‘reciprocal’ tariff rates imposed on their goods,” Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation said.After the US Supreme Court order, the Trump administration switched to Section 122 of the country’s 1974 Trade Act that gives the President temporary powers to impose tariffs, which would take the overall rate to 15 per cent.Story continues below this adRead | India now faces lower tariff rate of 10 per cent as Trump announces temporary levyElms said the Trump administration could be planning other measures. The US has said it would start additional investigations to address “unfair trade practices” during the coming months. These are handled at the country level and can result in tariffs against all goods from targeted markets, Elms said.The White House had already launched investigations into a wider range of additional sectors like semiconductors and electronics, drones, critical minerals, and pharmaceuticals. The Indian steel and aluminum industry had sought concessions under the US deals. Elms said it was “highly likely” that “these new sectors will receive higher tariffs soon”.Ravi Dutta Mishra is a Principal Correspondent with The Indian Express, specializing in economic policy and financial regulations. With over five years of experience in business journalism, he provides critical coverage of the frameworks that govern India's commercial landscape. Expertise & Focus Areas: Mishra’s reporting concentrates on the intersection of government policy and market operations. His core beats include: Trade & Commerce: Analysis of India's import-export trends, trade agreements, and commercial policies. Banking & Finance: Covering regulatory changes and policy decisions affecting the banking sector. Professional Experience: Prior to joining The Indian Express, Mishra built a robust portfolio working with some of India's leading financial news organizations. His background includes tenures at: Mint CNBC-TV18 This diverse experience across both print and broadcast media has equipped him with a holistic understanding of financial storytelling and news cycles. Find all stories by Ravi Dutta Mishra here ... Read More © The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:donald trumpIndia US trade