India to cut Russian oil purchases, U.S. to slash tariffs as they near trade deal, Mint reports
The U.S. aims to reduce its $132 billion trade deficit with India and press for a gradual cut in India's Russian oil imports amid ongoing tariff negotiations.
- India and the United States are close to finalizing a trade agreement that may reduce U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 15-16% from 50%, according to Mint.
- The proposed agreement focuses on energy and agriculture, involving India's gradual reduction of crude oil imports from Russia.
- Both nations aim to announce the deal during the upcoming ASEAN Summit, marking significant progress in India-U.S. trade relations since 2020.
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