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  US-India trade deal will elevate strategic partnership, spur growth in economy: Here’s who said what

  India | February 03, 2026 9:55 IST

  Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the India-US trade agreement will open up huge opportunities for domestic farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers and promote Make in India initiative.

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  Lindsey Graham: US Senator who once called Trump a jackass, now wants 500% tariffs on India

  World | January 08, 2026 17:45 IST

  Senator Lindsey Graham said he had a very productive meeting with Trump at the White House on Wednesday, during which the President approved the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that has been under consideration for several months.

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  Trump hints at major US–India fair trade deal, says "they don't love me now, but they will again"

  World | November 11, 2025 13:07 IST

  Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India, Trump said discussions between the two countries have made significant progress and that both sides are close to reaching a fair agreement.

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  US hopes to fix tariff tensions with India over Russian oil trade, says Marco Rubio after meeting Ja

  World | September 23, 2025 21:11 IST

  We’ve already seen the measures we’ve taken with regard to India, although that’s something we hope we can fix, Marco Rubio said.

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  'Tariffing India won't stop Putin': US Democrats panel on Trump's tariff tirade against New Delhi

  India | August 16, 2025 8:43 IST

  The Democratic panel’s remarks were made in response to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning to New Delhi about possible hikes in secondary tariffs linked to the Russian oil trade.

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  'Billions of dollars flowing into USA': Trump after tariffs come into effect in India, other nations

  World | August 07, 2025 11:01 IST

  India, as part of the first tranche, was initially subjected to 25 per cent tariffs by the USA. However, this was doubled by US President Trump to 50 per cent. The additional 25 per cent will take effect after a 21-day window.

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  'Very big one coming': Trump signals a 'great' trade deal with India

  World | June 27, 2025 7:33 IST

  Delegations from India and the US recently wrapped up the final led of negotiations for a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington.

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  Trump imposes 'discounted reciprocal tariffs' of 26 pc on India: What does it mean? Know its impact

  World | April 03, 2025 14:59 IST

  US President Donald Trump's 26 per cent tariff on Indian imports threatens key sectors like textiles, electronics, and gems and jewellery. Experts warned of economic disruptions and market volatility.

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  Elon Musk calls meeting with PM Modi an 'Honour', responds to Indian PM's X post

  World | February 14, 2025 11:28 IST

  Tesla CEO Elon Musk met Indian PM Narendra Modi in Washington DC, calling the meeting an "honour." Discussions focused on India’s EV, space sector, and global innovation.

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  India lowers tariffs on Harley-Davidson amid Trump's demand, customs duty slashed

  World | February 01, 2025 23:33 IST

  India has reduced import duty on Harley-Davidson motorcycles ahead of PM Modi's US visit. The tariff cut followed repeated pressure from Donald Trump.

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  'Not dictating...': US officials say they haven't asked India to reduce purchase of Russian oil

  World | April 04, 2024 17:45 IST

  Two senior officials from the US Department of Treasury have arrived in India to urge New Delhi to maintain the implementation of the oil price cap aimed at limiting profits to Russia. The G7 nations, the European Union, and Australia jointly implemented a price cap after the Ukraine war began.

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  India may offer to open its dairy, poultry market for US during Trump's visit, say reports

  Business | February 14, 2020 9:06 IST

  India during talks with US during President Trump's scheduled visit to New Delhi later this month may open its dairy and poultry market as the two nations may advance talks for a limited trade deal.

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  US wants India to embrace fair and reciprocal trade, lower barriers

  World | June 26, 2019 7:25 IST

  "There is enormous potential to grow our trade relationship and create the high-quality jobs that Prime Minister Modi wants if India lowers trade barriers and embraces fair and reciprocal trade," according to a State Department Fact Sheet.

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  US-India trade tension hangs over Indian capital markets

  Business | June 16, 2019 10:34 IST

  This decision followed the US ending India's $5.6 billion trade concessions under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) programme.

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  EAM Sushma Swaraj, counterpart Mike Pompeo agree to reschedule '2+2 dialogue' soon

  World | June 28, 2018 8:28 IST

  Yesterday, Pompeo spoke over the phone with Swaraj to express his "regret and deep disappointment" at the US having to postpone the dialogue for "unavoidable reasons".

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  India, US agree to hold comprehensive trade talks as New Delhi seeks exemption from US tariffs

  Business | June 14, 2018 9:09 IST

  India has sought an exemption from the US tariffs along the lines the US has allowed to the European Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.