India and the United States have decided to reschedule their upcoming meeting on the proposed interim bilateral trade agreement, allowing both sides to assess the implications of the recent US Supreme Court judgment striking down the Trump administration’s tariff hikes, according to official sources.

A three-day meeting between chief trade negotiators from both countries had been scheduled to begin in Washington on February 23. However, a senior official confirmed that the Indian delegation’s visit will now take place after both governments study the fallout of the court’s ruling and related policy changes.

The US Supreme Court, in a 6–3 decision, invalidated President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court ruled that the 1977 statute does not authorize the president to levy broad import duties using emergency powers, reinforcing that tariff authority rests with Congress under the Constitution.

The ruling struck down many of the previously imposed tariffs, though not all measures were affected. Reacting sharply, President Trump described the judgment as a “disgrace” and announced an immediate policy shift.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump declared that the existing 10 percent global tariff would be raised to 15 percent, citing what he termed a legally tested provision. He said the revised tariff would apply worldwide to countries he accused of unfair trade practices.

The development has introduced fresh uncertainty into ongoing India–US trade negotiations. Officials indicated that both sides require time to understand how the revised US tariff structure could influence the proposed interim trade pact.

The interim agreement is aimed at resolving tariff disputes and enhancing bilateral trade flows between the two strategic partners. Negotiators had been working to finalize the text and operational framework before the recent legal developments altered the trade landscape.

Sources said a new date for the meeting will be finalized once there is greater clarity on the policy direction emerging from Washington. Both sides remain committed to advancing discussions and strengthening economic cooperation despite the temporary pause.

The rescheduling reflects the broader impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling on global trade policy and underscores the complexity of aligning domestic legal decisions with international economic commitments.