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  Trump says US close to trade deal with India, negotiations underway: 'Will have access to markets'

  World | July 17, 2025 6:47 IST

  "We've brought in over $100 billion. The tariffs haven't kicked in significantly, except for automobiles and steel. August 1st is when a very substantial money comes into our country. We've made deals with numerous places. We had one yesterday," Trump said.

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  Explained: Why India is looking to finalise a US trade deal before Trump's August tariff deadline

  India | July 10, 2025 19:17 IST

  India is set to send a high-level delegation to Washington next week to fast-track talks on a bilateral trade pact as the US tariff suspension on Indian goods ends on August 1.

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  'Close to making a deal with India': Trump hints at breakthrough amid tariff spree on 14 nations

  World | July 08, 2025 6:55 IST

  Earlier, US President Trump shared letters sent by his administration to 14 countries, informing them of the reciprocal tariffs that will take effect from August 1.

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  PM Modi will 'meekly bow' to Trump: Rahul Gandhi's jibe as India-US trade deal deadline approaches

  India | July 05, 2025 13:44 IST

  The Congress has been criticising Prime Minister Modi for his silence on Trump’s repeated claims about mediating tensions between India and Pakistan.

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  Donald Trump warns China over trade deal violations, quips 'so much for being nice guy'

  World | May 30, 2025 23:34 IST

  Tensions between the US and China have resurfaced after Donald Trump accused Beijing of violating a recent trade truce. The fragile 90-day tariff pause now faces collapse, raising fears of renewed economic conflict.

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  US announces trade deal with China after two days of negotiations in Geneva, say officials

  World | May 12, 2025 1:09 IST

  The White House said the United States and China have made ‘substantial progress’ on key trade issues during two days of high-level negotiations in Geneva.

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  Tariff war: China threatened to retaliate against countries striking trade deals with US

  World | April 21, 2025 17:51 IST

  On its move to stall a host of nations with whom China has trade ties from striking exclusive trade deals with the US to get tariff exemptions, the Commerce Ministry spokesperson warned that Beijing will firmly oppose such agreements.

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  Dubai Crown Prince in Delhi today: What's the agenda and how will visit boost India's ties with UAE?

  Explainers | April 08, 2025 12:08 IST

  This high-level visit not only marks a new chapter in India's diplomatic ties with the UAE but also reinforces the growing strategic, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two nations. This will be the Crown Prince's first visit to India.

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  India, US in process of advancing talks on bilateral trade agreement, Rana's extradition soon: MEA

  World | March 07, 2025 17:42 IST

  The Bilateral Trade Agreement will aid in strengthening and deepening goods and service sector between India and US and increase market access, reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, and deepen supply chain integration.

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  UK Minister's message to India: 'Many Diwalis come and gone without trade deal, let's get it done'

  World | June 25, 2024 9:15 IST

  The much-anticipated trade agreement between India and Britain is expected to be finalised following the conclusion of UK elections. Thirteen rounds of negotiations for the India-UK FTA have been conducted thus far, with the 14th round commencing on January 10, 2024.

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  India to sign trade deal with Oman amid push to expand ties with Middle East

  Business | April 27, 2024 17:05 IST

  Oman is important to India as it provides the gateway to the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit point for global shipments. The planned deal with Oman also gives a competitive edge to India as the Gulf Cooperation Council negotiates with Pakistan and India.

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  'Not quite enough yet to secure a deal': UK Foreign Secretary on Free Trade Agreement with India

  World | April 18, 2024 15:06 IST

  UK Foreign Secretary, while responding to a question in the House of Lords on BBC restructuring its India operations and UK-India trade deal, underscored the significance of the ongoing trade deal, however, he stressed that India needs to do more to finalise the pact.

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  India and Europe trade group sign deal worth $100 billion after 16 years of negotiations

  Business | March 10, 2024 12:56 IST

  India and EFTA have been negotiating the pact, officially dubbed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), since January 2008. Thirteen rounds of talks were held till November 2013 before negotiations were put on hold.

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  10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Timor-Leste President

  Gujarat | January 10, 2024 7:31 IST

  PM Modi in Gujarat: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was started in 2003 under the leadership of Narendra Modi when he was the state chief minister. The tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is being held from January 10 to 12, 2024 in Gandhinagar.

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  Canada-India FTA negotiations stand paused, talks to resume later: Sources

  World | September 15, 2023 17:39 IST

  Notably, both India and Canada have been negotiating a trade deal since 2010 when the Congress government was in power. However, the abrupt decision from Ottawa came at a time when the relations between the two nations were strained following the rise of the Khalistani movement in Canada.

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  Ahead of much-anticipated G20 Summit, Trudeau Govt abruptly halts India-Canada Trade Treaty talks

  World | September 02, 2023 12:19 IST

  Notably, both India and Canada have been negotiating a trade deal since 2010 when the Congress government was in power.

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  'US-China ready to work together', echo top officials of both nations amid crawling economic growth

  World | August 28, 2023 10:08 IST

  "Beijing is ready to work together to “foster a more favourable policy environment for stronger cooperation” between US and Chinese businesses and “bolster bilateral trade and investment," Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told Raimondo.

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  Improvised, atrocious decision: Italian Minister criticises country's decision to join China's BRI

  World | July 31, 2023 11:12 IST

  Italy joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2019 - a move criticised by the European Union (EU) and the United States.

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  India, US mutually resolve THESE trade disputes at WTO in less than a month PM Modi meets Biden

  World | July 17, 2023 22:43 IST

  In 2018, the US imposed an import duty of 25 per cent on steel products and 10 per cent on certain aluminium products on grounds of national security. In retaliation, India in June 2019 imposed customs duties on 28 American products.

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  India-EU Trade, Technology Council first meeting in Brussels on May 16

  Business | May 14, 2023 13:19 IST

  Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is one of the co-chairs along with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar.