Facing tariff threats, India lowers import duties to signal it is not protectionist 

FILE - Indians take photos of a Harley Davidson motorcycle during the Auto Expo in New Delhi, Jan. 7, 2012. India says it will cut duties on a range of imports that could help increase American imports to India, including high end motorcycles and cars.

With trade likely to emerge as the most contentious issue between India and the United States, New Delhi has signaled that it is moving to allay concerns of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has named India among countries that impose high tariffs.