The United States appears ready to fast‑track a bilateral trade deal with India, driven by the need to diversify supply chains away from China and secure access to critical inputs. According to GTRI director Ajay Srivastava , tightening Chinese controls on rare‑earth exports and an intensifying US–China trade conflict have “forced Washington to rethink its strategy with allies as it seeks reliable partners to build alternative supply chains.” He added that this shift “could accelerate a trade deal with India, with the US likely offering 16–18% tariff access-higher than the 15% for the EU and Japan but below the 20% for Vietnam.” A swift agreement would help unwind recently imposed US tariffs-up to 50%-that have squeezed Indian exporters. “The deal may move quickly because Washington

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