New Delhi: The United States has trapped the world in a complex web of tariffs. For India, the only effective way to break through this maze is a bilateral trade deal with Washington. Talks on such an agreement have recently gained momentum. A senior Indian delegation is travelling to America this week to advance negotiations that began in February. “The Indian team will visit this week,” said an official close to the development.
This visit marks the next step in a series of discussions aimed at boosting trade and removing tariff barriers between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump last Thursday. Officials said the talks had made good progress. The agreement has been under discussion since February. Leaders then instructed their teams to