Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Donald, Dragon and Dollar: Delhi caught in the middle?
1 month ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Donald, Dragon and Dollar: Delhi caught in the middle?

Deccan Chronicle  

Call it tempest, turbulence, tsunami or whatever you want, the new President of the United States, Donald Trump, has already done it -- by inflicting a sense of fear and uncertainty to torment friends and foes alike. While it is no economic match for either the US or China, the “high” Indian tariffs are also in Mr Trump’s line of fire, as became evident during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House last week. The idea is to trim the “huge” $35 billion trade surplus that India currently has with the US. This lay behind the Budget appeasement, as the Union finance secretary wryly stated: “We don’t want to give anybody any signal that we would like to be protectionist”. This is why New Delhi is under pressure, given its $35 billion trade surplus with the US, to reduce or even abolish tariffs to keep Mr Trump in good humour.

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Donald Trump expects India to cut tariffs on US products, but ‘will charge them same tariffs from April 2’
4 days, 11 hours ago

Donald Trump expects India to cut tariffs on US products, but ‘will charge them same tariffs from April 2’

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump, in an interview with Breitbart News on Wednesday, said he believes India would reduce tariffs on American goods, news agency Reuters reported. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington last month, India and the U.S. pledged to more than double their bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030. India, US commit to doubling two-way …

New Delhi counters Trump's 'India cutting tariffs way down' claim, says 'no commitments'
1 week, 6 days ago

New Delhi counters Trump's 'India cutting tariffs way down' claim, says 'no commitments'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India says it has not committed to slashing import duties on US products, days after President Donald Trump announced that New Delhi had agreed to "cut their tariffs way down." He has also blamed all trading partners of "unfair" practices, and has announced reciprocal tariffs on many countries, including India, to begin from next month on April 2. …

India's tariff cuts align with past trade pacts, not Trump pressure: Sources
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India's tariff cuts align with past trade pacts, not Trump pressure: Sources

India Today  

With less than a month to go for US President Donald Trump's April 2 deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs on India, highly-placed sources have defended New Delhi's move to significantly reduce tariffs as part of the country's broader efforts to advance trade ties with developed nations via bilateral agreements. The US is India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching …

Jairam Ramesh jabs PM over Trump threat: Only interested in 'tareef' not tariffs
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jairam Ramesh jabs PM over Trump threat: Only interested in 'tareef' not tariffs

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is only interested in 'tareef' and not concerned with tariffs, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Friday and wondered where is the PM's "56-inch chest" is in dealing with US threats on the reciprocal tariff issue. He said Trump is redoing the entire rules of international trade and asserted that the US President's whole idea …

Modi-Trump Meeting: Promising Developments, Good Optics, But Challenges Remain
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Modi-Trump Meeting: Promising Developments, Good Optics, But Challenges Remain

The Diplomat  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, D.C. last month culminated in a plethora of announcements spanning trade, defense, energy, technology, and global security. Trump has long been a vocal critic of India’s tariff structure, even describing New Delhi as a “tariff king” and a “big abuser” of trade ties. Ahead of the visit, he ordered his administration to …

Trump tariffs: Jitin Prasada tells govt working on plan to protect them
1 month ago

Trump tariffs: Jitin Prasada tells govt working on plan to protect them

Live Mint  

The government is proactive in safeguarding the interests of Indian exporters amid global trade challenges, according to Jitin Prasada, Union minister of state for commerce & industry. The minister asserted that India’s market, with its 1.4 billion people and rising aspirational spending power, is well-positioned to take on global trade challenges. Merchandise trade As per the commerce ministry data, India’s …

Modi, Trump search for a equitable deal in a troubled world
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi, Trump search for a equitable deal in a troubled world

Firstpost  

In 2023-24, the US was India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade in goods reaching $119.71 billion—both leaders have set a target of $500 billion. With India’s market and US capital, this is possible Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the White House. Reuters In a move reminiscent of an underdog surging forward in an Eagles-versus-Chiefs …

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism
1 month, 1 week ago

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism

New Indian Express  

After the Prime Ministers of Israel and Japan and the King of Jordan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the fourth world leader Donald Trump hosted at the White House since becoming president. Soon after the president announced reciprocal tariffs, Modi and Trump spent four hours together in various engagements, showcasing strong personal chemistry, with discussions and outcomes reflecting a clear …

PM Modi's US visit: How India is eyeing long-term benefit under Trump 2.0
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi's US visit: How India is eyeing long-term benefit under Trump 2.0

Firstpost  

PM Modi hopes to find a way through Donald Trump’s often unpredictable approach by offering carefully considered concessions in areas like trade, defence, and energy, all while setting the stage for India’s long-term benefit Trump 2.0's firm position on trade and deportation certainly poses challenges for India, but both countries understand the strategic linkages of this relationship. Geopolitical Factors: Managing …

PM Modi U.S. visit highlights: India-U.S. to advance on civil nuclear cooperation; plans for mega trade pact
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1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi U.S. visit highlights: India-U.S. to advance on civil nuclear cooperation; plans for mega trade pact

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. have decided to take a big leap in broad-basing their strategic ties in several critical areas, with President Donald Trump announcing after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Washington is paving the way to provide New Delhi with F-35 fighter jets as part of increasing military supplies by billions of dollars. PM Modi welcomed the …

Explained: How Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs put India in line of fire
1 month, 1 week ago

Explained: How Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs put India in line of fire

India Today  

US President Donald Trump, just hours before his scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs, targeting countries that levy high duties on American imports. TARIFF HIKE IMPACT ON INDIA India currently imposes an average weighted tariff of 9.5 per cent on US exports, significantly higher than the 3 per cent tariff the Americans apply …

Modi brings a tariff 'gift' to Trump talks
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi brings a tariff 'gift' to Trump talks

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will come bearing gifts when he meets Donald Trump on Thursday, hoping concessions on tariffs, fresh business deals and the prospect of cooperation on China will win the U.S. president's favor.Trump, not yet one month into his presidency, has wielded the threat of tariffs against friend and foe alike to try to extract new trade deals, …

Modi and Trump’s bonhomie may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
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1 month, 1 week ago

Modi and Trump’s bonhomie may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes and imports. Body language will be closely watched Modi had established a good working relationship with Trump …

Donald Trump's second term: What it means for India and global trade
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's second term: What it means for India and global trade

India Today  

In less than three weeks after taking office as the President of the US, Donald Trump has unsettled numerous world leaders. While he has not spoken much about Narendra Modi and India, the arrival of a C-17 military aircraft in Amritsar with 104 Indians speaks volumes about Trump's approach towards India. After meeting Benjamin Netanyahu and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, …

DC Edit | Trump Tariff Shock to Hit Trade
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Trump Tariff Shock to Hit Trade

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Donald Trump has virtually dropped another bomb on the global economy with his impromptu announcements aboard Air Force One on levying 25 per cent duty on steel and aluminium imports and reciprocal duty on all other imports from all countries. However, Trump’s populist agenda to find jobs for his support base consisting of semi-literate people in the US …

The Trump turbulence: US can be a leader only if it behaves like one
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trump turbulence: US can be a leader only if it behaves like one

Firstpost  

The US can either seek exceptionalism or it can demand equality or complete reciprocity, but it cannot expect both at the same time Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar was on the money when, shortly after the re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US, he said that “a lot of countries are nervous about the US…we are …

The Trump turbulence: US can be a leader only if it behaves like one
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trump turbulence: US can be a leader only if it behaves like one

Firstpost  

The US can either seek exceptionalism or it can demand equality or complete reciprocity, but it cannot expect both at the same time US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, US, January 23, 2025. The absence of trepidation in India about dealing with Trump 2.0 doesn’t mean that …

Kumar Mangalam Birla explores impact of Donald Trump’s policies on $15 billion India-US investment ties
2 months ago

Kumar Mangalam Birla explores impact of Donald Trump’s policies on $15 billion India-US investment ties

Live Mint  

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, highlighted US President Donald Trump's effect on the geopolitical scenario around the world on Monday, January 20. Birla also highlighted Donald Trump's potential to reshape the geopolitical dynamics, which will have a big impact on the global economy and businesses around the world. “The United States has long been the most …

From the India Today archives (2024) | How India should deal with Donald Trump
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2 months ago

From the India Today archives (2024) | How India should deal with Donald Trump

India Today  

If genius is the ability to make the complex simple, then Donald Trump’s historic comeback as the 47th President of the United States can only serve as the best example of that. And while he may claim to be “a true friend” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a $35.3 billion trade surplus in India’s favour, Trump is likely to …

A ‘pro-America’ India could help New Delhi win over Trump
3 months ago

A ‘pro-America’ India could help New Delhi win over Trump

CNN  

CNN — United States President-elect Donald Trump is staying true to his self-given moniker of “tariff man.” This time, he’s taking aim at some of the world’s fastest-growing major economies in the weeks before his inauguration. Like other countries, India has been targeted by Trump, who called New Delhi a “very big abuser” of the bilateral trading relationship during a …

What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office
3 months ago

What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office

Live Mint  

By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Dec 19 - India is preparing for possible trade talks with the United States, aiming for increased investments from U.S. companies and higher exports once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here are key commercial issues between the two countries: TRUMP POLICY ON CHINA India seeks to leverage Trump's policy by capitalising on U.S. trade tension …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Will Trump’s tariff threats trigger a wider trade war?
3 months, 1 week ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Will Trump’s tariff threats trigger a wider trade war?

Deccan Chronicle  

Long before he enters the White House on January 20, 2025, US President-elect Donald Trump has already created global tremors over his plans to implement a “Universal Baseline Tariff” on imports after assuming office. In legal terms, it’s “a schedule or system of duties imposed by a government on imported or exported goods”; but in the United States, tariffs are …

The great unknown: how a Trump presidency could affect the world, in five charts
3 months, 1 week ago

The great unknown: how a Trump presidency could affect the world, in five charts

Live Mint  

US President Harry S. Truman once famously asked for a “one-handed economist" because he was tired of economists who, instead of giving decisive answers, would say, “On the one hand, this, and on the other hand, that." A plan to impose across-the-board tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China reinforced the view that tariffs would increase prices and keep US interest …

India should propose a trade-tech-investment package deal to Trump: Mukesh Aghi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India should propose a trade-tech-investment package deal to Trump: Mukesh Aghi

Hindustan Times  

Mukesh Aghi is the chair of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. And I think India becomes a potential option from that perspective because it’s not just only about building in India but also going after the Indian market. So, India has to basically pitch and position the US plus one strategy and India becomes the plus one in supporting Trump’s …

Sanjaya Baru | Driving our foreign trade beyond the Trump bump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjaya Baru | Driving our foreign trade beyond the Trump bump

Deccan Chronicle  

The impending return to the White House of US President-elect Donald Trump promising high tariffs has raised the alarm around the world and not just in China. While saying nice things about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr Trump has indicated that his trade negotiators would again take a close look at India’s tariffs. The return of President Trump …

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s non-trade tariff idea raises uncertainty
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s non-trade tariff idea raises uncertainty

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump is yet to take office, but he has been causing shudders around the world with what policies he might adopt. On Tuesday, Trump put out a post on social media announcing that his administration would impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China as his first …

Will US-India thrive under Trump amid 'China factor'? Fareed Zakaria explains
4 months ago

Will US-India thrive under Trump amid 'China factor'? Fareed Zakaria explains

India Today  

Veteran journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria on Monday expressed optimism about the trajectory of US-India relations under Donald Trump's regime and believed it to be a "golden opportunity" for India to end China's monopoly in manufacturing. Speaking to India Today TV's News Director Rahul Kanwal, Zakaria highlighted Trump's admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and predicted continued strengthening of …

From the India Today Archives (2017): How India should deal with Donald Trump
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From the India Today Archives (2017): How India should deal with Donald Trump

India Today  

"I like thinking big. For those foxed by Trump’s blitzkrieg of measures and his shifting stands on some key issues, it’s worth recalling that his second maxim for success is "maximise your options". Trump may also egg Modi on to support his trade war with China-something India may not like to play along with, given Trump’s recent flip-flops while dealing …

As Trump vows America First, what’s in store for China & India in Indo-Pacific?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

As Trump vows America First, what’s in store for China & India in Indo-Pacific?

Firstpost  

In sharp deviation from outgoing US President Joe Biden, a lifelong internationalist, President-elect Donald Trump is a brutal transanctionalist who largely sees the world from the point of view of trade and tariffs Former US President Donald Trump has the potential to transform the American government institition for decades. However, now as China is facing economic woes, it remains to …

Trump's potential return sparks concerns over Indo-US trade ties, tariffs
Trending News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's potential return sparks concerns over Indo-US trade ties, tariffs

New Indian Express  

Donald Trump’s return as the 47th president of the US will likely put Indo-US trade ties under sharp focus. Trump has promised a fresh wave of tariffs under his ‘America first’ stance, which may adversely affect countries like India and its key sectors such IT, pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals and automotive parts. He even proposed import duty increases of 10-20 percent …

US elections 2024 outcome could reshape India trade ties
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US elections 2024 outcome could reshape India trade ties

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : With Donald Trump, the Republican nominee and former US president, leading the US presidential race, India's trade ties with the country—one of the few with which India has a merchandise trade surplus—are likely set for a paradigm shift. While Donald Trump’s America First agenda may lead to higher tariffs on Indian goods, especially in key sectors like …

India Must Confront China's Sovereignty Violations and Protect Its Sovereignty
5 months ago

India Must Confront China's Sovereignty Violations and Protect Its Sovereignty

Deccan Chronicle  

India's stance on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its territorial integrity is a complex and nuanced issue. While the CPEC is a major economic artery for the region, it has also been a source of tension and conflict. India has repeatedly expressed its concerns about the corridor's impact on its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and has called for its …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | From Pangong to Delhi... Dragon’s dagger dangles
3 years, 2 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | From Pangong to Delhi... Dragon’s dagger dangles

Deccan Chronicle  

As the morning shows the day, the Communist Party of China’s supreme overlord Xi Jinping, ideological progeny of Mao Zedong, is determined to lead the way. What couldn’t have been music to his ears, as Covid-19-plagued 2021 drew to a close, was the London Telegraph’s commentary-prediction for 2022: “India overthrows China as Beijing counts cost of 2021 zero-Covid tolerance”. From …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | RECP: Why India must be firm on staying out
4 years, 3 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | RECP: Why India must be firm on staying out

Deccan Chronicle  

The “real” world of trade, commerce and diplomacy fructify on the facts. When a former Indian commerce minister and a former foreign secretary express anguish over New Delhi committing a “historical blunder”, which they feel would negatively impact the nation’s progress and prosperity and lead to “international isolation” diplomatically, one needs a scrutiny of the facts. And while India’s total …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Throw Chinese out of India’s economy; war is not an option
4 years, 6 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Throw Chinese out of India’s economy; war is not an option

Deccan Chronicle  

As the tense standoff with China in Ladakh worsens, with shots fired at the Line of Actual Control for the first time in 45 years, the battle drums are beating in some quarters and there is loose talk of a “short war” in the next few months. The September 5 New York Times had a disturbing front page headline: “Pandemic …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Stop Chinese ‘criminals’ making hay inside India
4 years, 7 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Stop Chinese ‘criminals’ making hay inside India

Deccan Chronicle  

Every passing day the Chinese underworld’s deep penetration of India seems to grow, and this country looks utterly incapable of doing anything about it. New Delhi’s helplessness is bringing these Chinese criminals to justice only confirms the CPC’s long-held view that India is intrinsically weak, timid, and scared to act against Chinese lawbreakers in India, apprehensive of Beijing’s retribution. When …

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | India can take on China only if the economy is sound
4 years, 9 months ago

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | India can take on China only if the economy is sound

Deccan Chronicle  

Donald Trump’s chances of re-election might improve if he projects himself as the peacemaker in what he calls the “raging border dispute” between India and China. India was worried in 2017, for instance, that a proposed extension of the Chinese road at Doklam -- where Tibet, Bhutan and India meet -- would allow Chinese troops to approach close to what …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Given China's psyche, can we take soft line'at face value?
4 years, 9 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Given China's psyche, can we take soft line'at face value?

Deccan Chronicle  

After China’s People’s Liberation Army raised tensions along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and northern Sikkim’s Naku La in early May, and its troops got into fisticuffs with Indian soldiers, there were reports of stepped-up military deployment on both sides of the LAC, following which Beijing indicated it was ready to “soften” its stand and America’s mercurial President …

Trump in India: A diplomatic glass half-full?
5 years ago

Trump in India: A diplomatic glass half-full?

Deccan Chronicle  

The much-anticipated “standalone” visit to India by US President Donald Trump began with contrived theatre on the streets of Ahmedabad and the Motera Cricket Stadium while the Taj Mahal provided a soothing interlude. An assessment of Mr Trump’s visit requires parsing of his carefully-crafted Ahmedabad speech, his comments during the press interaction at the US ambassador’s residence on Tuesday evening …

Donald Trump winds up India tour: From mixed message on Kashmir to keeping mum on CAA, five biggest takeaways of POTUS' visit
5 years ago

Donald Trump winds up India tour: From mixed message on Kashmir to keeping mum on CAA, five biggest takeaways of POTUS' visit

Firstpost  

In many ways, Donald Trump’s maiden visit to India as the US president has been a fascinating experience. From this day on, India will always hold a very special place in our hearts.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump exchange greetings after their joint press statement, at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Tuesday, PTI And later …

Meeting with Indian CEOs, Donald Trump says US govt committed to reduce 'regulations', will eye more overseas investments
5 years ago

Meeting with Indian CEOs, Donald Trump says US govt committed to reduce 'regulations', will eye more overseas investments

Firstpost  

Trump said that China is working very hard to contain coronavirus outbreak and it looks like they are getting it more and more under control. US President Donald J Trump interacts with business leaders in Delhi; Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani present at the meeting. The high profile CEO roundtable with Trump included captains of the …

President Donald Trump lands in India and feels the love
5 years, 1 month ago

President Donald Trump lands in India and feels the love

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — President Donald Trump touched down in India on Monday ready to feel the love. One declared: “Two dynamic personalities, one momentous occasion.” Both men heaped praise on the other during a massive “Namaste Trump” rally in the world’s largest cricket stadium, held in Modi’s home state. Alex Brandon/AP Trump made some veiled nudges toward maintaining India’s …

As Trump heads to India, a trade deal appears elusive
5 years, 1 month ago

As Trump heads to India, a trade deal appears elusive

Al Jazeera  

India and the US remain deadlocked over high tariffs set by New Delhi on motorbikes, medical equipment and other goods. “I don’t think anything that looks like a deal will happen.” Trump, too, seemed to hint there may not be any trade pacts on this trip when he said: “We can have a trade deal with India, but I’m really …

'Major concerns over trade barriers': US officials claim Donald Trump's visit to India will not result in 'even a limited deal'
5 years, 1 month ago

'Major concerns over trade barriers': US officials claim Donald Trump's visit to India will not result in 'even a limited deal'

Firstpost  

Trump administration officials on Friday acknowledged that US President Donald Trump’s visit to India next week will not result in even a limited trade deal. Washington: Trump administration officials on Friday acknowledged that US President Donald Trump’s visit to India next week will not result in even a limited trade deal, saying they still have major concerns over India’s trade …

Trump is on a roll now, India needs to cash in
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump is on a roll now, India needs to cash in

Deccan Chronicle  

President Donald Trump’s triumph appears total after the collapse of his impeachment trial in the US Senate, leading to his acquittal Wednesday night. President Trump’s victory in the Senate trial was a foregone conclusion with its Republican majority standing firm behind their leader. While President Trump got an overwhelming majority of Republican votes, the Democrats’ vote was split, with Pete …

India, U.S. trade deal falls through
5 years, 6 months ago

India, U.S. trade deal falls through

The Hindu  

Despite Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s presence in New York to conclude a trade package with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the two sides failed to bridge the gap in their positions. Answering questions from the media prior to their bilateral meeting at the UN building, President Trump urged Prime Minister Modi and Pakistan Premier Imran Khan to meet for a …

India Becomes Trump's Latest Trade Target
6 years ago

India Becomes Trump's Latest Trade Target

NPR  

India Becomes Trump's Latest Trade Target Enlarge this image toggle caption Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Updated at 4:15 p.m. ET In his latest salvo against unfair trade practices in a major Asian market, President Trump says he plans to end preferential trade treatment for India, which sought to downplay the significance of the move. Mukherjee said India has …

Donald Trump provokes India on trade: New Delhi should ignore him, engage in quiet diplomacy with Washington
6 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump provokes India on trade: New Delhi should ignore him, engage in quiet diplomacy with Washington

Firstpost  

By now the world has figured out that the only predictable thing about Donald Trump is his unpredictability. New Delhi earned the unfortunate moniker of ‘tariff king’ and the US president declared during a news conference on Monday that India is “desperate” to cut a trade deal to ward off his threats of duty hikes. “ India, which is the …

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