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EU Sanctions Symbolic as India Pursues US Trade Deal

8/10/2025

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EU sanctions on India are seen as largely symbolic, overshadowed by the more significant threat posed by US tariffs to India's economy. Despite these tensions, both the EU and India are eager to finalize a free trade agreement. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu calls on India to address tariff disputes with the US, underscoring the need for robust bilateral relations.

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EU sanctions on India are seen as largely symbolic, overshadowed by the more significant threat posed by US tariffs to India's economy. Despite these tensions, both the EU and India are eager to finalize a free trade agreement. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu calls on India to address tariff disputes with the US, underscoring the need for robust bilateral relations.