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India Pursues Trade Deal with U.S. Amid Global Tensions

9/10/2025

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Indian negotiators remain optimistic about a trade agreement with the U.S. despite ongoing tensions between Trump and Modi.
India’s commerce minister noted significant progress on a deal prior to recent tariffs.
Modi is enhancing relations with leaders like Brazil's Lula and China's Xi Jinping amid U.S. unpredictability.
The partnership between India and the U.S. is weakening, contributing to global uncertainty.
India is pursuing "strategic autonomy," reducing its reliance on the U.S.

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Story summary

Indian negotiators remain optimistic about a trade agreement with the U.S. despite ongoing tensions between Trump and Modi.
India’s commerce minister noted significant progress on a deal prior to recent tariffs.
Modi is enhancing relations with leaders like Brazil's Lula and China's Xi Jinping amid U.S. unpredictability.
The partnership between India and the U.S. is weakening, contributing to global uncertainty.
India is pursuing "strategic autonomy," reducing its reliance on the U.S.