Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20pm on 16 Sep 2025,Tuesday India Global
India and the US held trade talks in Delhi on September 16, their first since Washington imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Both sides described the discussions as “positive” and agreed to speed up efforts toward a trade deal. US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch met Indian commerce official Rajesh Agrawal to discuss next steps. Tensions had risen after US President Donald Trump imposed penalties over India’s Russian oil imports, calling them “blood money.” But recent statements from Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi signalled progress, with both leaders expressing hope for an early, mutually beneficial agreement. (PC: NDTV)
