There could be more urgency for an India-U.S. trade deal amid rising security concerns, says expert
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Abhijit Das, author of 'Strategies in GATT and WTO Negotiations' discusses the impact of security concerns on an India-U.S. trade deal. He highlights how trade and security are interlinked. While rising tensions could potentially delay a deal, it could also accelerate negotiations. He further explains how a deal could boost foreign investment in India, including interest from major players like Apple and Tesla.
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