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Trade discussions between the United States and India have hit a critical juncture, with Washington pressing New Delhi to scale back its imports of Russian oil in exchange for progress on a bilateral trade deal, according to Reuters, citing people familiar with the talks.

American negotiators have conveyed that lowering tariffs and finalizing a pact will depend on India addressing several concerns, including its market access barriers, trade deficit, and continued reliance on discounted Russian crude. A U.S. official described the dialogue as “constructive” but cautioned that significant issues remain unresolved.

The Biden administration has been pushing allies and partners to curtail purchases of Russian energy, arguing that s

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