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"Strong, independent India, an important ally in countering China's influe
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US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, Paul Kapur, has called India an important ally in America's moves against China and underlined that a strong India not only keeps China out of the Indo-Pacific region but also prevents it or any single hegemon from taking over or imposing co
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CPI(M) MP Amra Ram calls India-US trade deal 'complete surrender'
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CPI(M) MP warned that the deal would severely affect farmers and agricultural employment nationwide.
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Amendments reflect shared understandings: MEA on reports of changes made i
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Addressing a Weekly Media Briefing, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, when asked about reported changes made in the White House Factsheet on the deal, said that the joint statement on the framework for the interim agreement remains the basis of mutual understanding between the tw
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HP apple growers join nationwide farmers strike; demand rollback of labour
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During the protest, participants prominently raised demands including the repeal of the four "anti-worker" labour codes, a halt to the eviction of farmers from their land and homes, provision of cultivable land to landless and poor farmers, withdrawal of what they termed anti-farmer tarif
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India will also get zero duty access on textiles, similar to Bangladesh: P
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed concerns that the Indian textiles industry would be hit by duty differentials vis-a-vis Bangladesh after the neighbouring country signed a deal with the US.
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India's agri export to US on set to Jump as 75% of export items now enjoy
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India's export to the United States on agricultural commodities is set to witness a significant jump as 75 per cent of such exports will now be at zero tariff, according to a report by SBI.
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India's trade surplus with US may cross USD 90 billion within a year after
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India's trade surplus with the United States may cross USD 90 billion annually, supported by a sharp rise in exports and higher import potential, according to a report by SBI.
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Six Republicans vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada
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The House voted 219-211 to pass the resolution, with just one Democrat voting against it. Six Republicans that voted in favour were- Don Bacon, Kevin Kiley, Brian Fitzpatrick, Dan Newhouse, Thomas Massie and Jeff Hurd, as per Fox News.
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Who is this 'gori chamdi wala' to dictate to us?: Owaisi slams US over Rus
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AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the US over trade directives and criticised the government for remaining silent, calling it an affront to India's sovereignty.
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Very good uptake expected in Agri exports to US after Trade Deal: APEDA Ch
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India is poised to see a significant surge in agricultural and organic product exports to the United States following the interim trade agreement, with the competitive 18% tariff rate providing Indian exporters a decisive edge in the American market, said Abhishek Dev, Chairman of the Agr
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Indian gems and jewellery sector lauds India-US Interim Trade Agreement
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Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India, said it is a joyous moment for the entire gems and jewellery sector.
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US tariff relief boosts export hopes; Apparel outlook hits 'stable' as dia
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US tariff relief calms export sentiment, for now, in a volatile trade environment, according to rating agency ICRA. In a recent press release, the agency noted that the outlook on apparel exports has been restored to 'stable', while the outlook for the cut and polished diamonds sector remain
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