From tariff turmoil to strategic reset — India and the US trade deal in a shifting global order

India and the United States have reached a pivotal trade understanding that marks not merely an economic reset, but a deeper inflexion point in their bilateral relationship. After months of strain—highlighted by punitive tariffs that at one stage climbed as high as 50 per cent on Indian exports to the US—both sides now stand at…

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Ask, what are we dealing with

On Feb 6, India and US announced the framework for an interim trade agreement. This is billed as a stepping stone towards a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). This framework goes far beyond tariffs and market access. It reaches into energy security, purchase commitments, digital trade rules, security cooperation, and economic alignment.Understanding what India has…

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