India And US Resume Trade Talks After Tariff Standoff, Hope For Breakthrough

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:55am on 16 Sep 2025,Tuesday India Global

India and the United States returned to trade talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, weeks after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports over Russian oil imports. The negotiations mark a shift after tensions, with Trump now saying he is optimistic about a trade agreement. US Trade Representative for South Asia Brendan Lynch is leading the American team, while India is represented by senior Commerce Ministry official Rajesh Agarwal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the talks could unlock “limitless potential” in bilateral ties. Officials see a chance to revive a free trade deal once thought uncertain. (PC: India Today)

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