Government to Brief Shashi Tharoor Panel on Tariffs & Negotiations
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| Government to brief Shashi Tharoor-led panel at 4 PM on US-India trade negotiations and tariff issues.A crucial update is coming from New Delhi today as the Government of India prepares to brief the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, led by Shashi Tharoor, at 4 PM. The high-level briefing will focus on U.S.-India trade negotiations, with special emphasis on tariff disputes, market access, and strategic trade cooperation. This comes at a sensitive time when bilateral trade relations are facing pressure over import duties and product-specific restrictions. India has recently increased certain tariffs, while the U.S. has been pushing for wider access to Indian markets, particularly in the agricultural, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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