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US' export to India increases, bilateral trade deficit in services down 43%
India's export to the US in goods increased by 13% from $23.6 billion in 2017 to $26.8 billion
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US passes defence spending bill: Why it is threat for China, good for India
The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives last week, and now heads to the White House for President Donald Trump to sign into law
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Donald Trump administration set to announce Indo-Pacific trade initiatives
The Indo-Pacific Business Forum will highlight US government initiatives to advance economic engagement in the region, particularly on key sectors including energy, infrastructure and digital economy
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US eyes easier market access for soybean meal, easier norms on cherries
The US is the third largest global producer of soybean meal and is eyeing newer markets as it faces a significant glut in the supply of soybeans, as the largest one - China - has imposed higher tariff
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US Congress seeks strategy for measurable progress on India-US defence ties
Congress' push for designing and improving strategic defence ties with India is based on its efforts to put a curb on its two major adversaries China and Russia
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India might lose US trade dispute in WTO on export subsidy: Commerce secy
'Benefits to services exports will remain untouched, and GST refunds to exporters will continue as well,' said commerce secretary Rita Teaotia
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India, US hold talks on joint production, development of military equipment
The talks, under the 7th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), were held amid the strain in Indo-US ties
India-US 2+2 dialogue expected in first week of September: Sitharaman
The US had in June postponed the 2+2 dialogue with India as Secretary of State Michael Pompeo had to travel to North Korea
US trade with India growing twice faster than that with China: Senator
The senetor asserted that the opportunity to grow this relationship is "tremendous" as India is world's seventh largest economy of the world
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Indian retaliation on Trump tariff on steel, aluminium not apt, says USTR
US President Donald Trump has said that economic security is part of national security
 "Indian retaliation on Trump tariff on steel, aluminium not apt, says USTR")
Iran, Russia sanctions issue to be sorted out soon: Indian ambassador to US
US sanctions on Iran that require India to stop its import of Iranian oil by November 4 have become an irritant in the Indo-US relationship
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In win for Trump, US oil exports to India soar ahead of Iran sanctions
Donald Trump's administration has been pressuring allies to cut imports of Iranian goods to zero by November and India's shift advances the US efforts to use energy to further its political goals
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'2+2' dialogue postponed as Pompeo was travelling to N Korea: Sources
Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were to travel to the US to take part in the meeting with Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis
India expecting US to get in touch with it over sanctions on Iran
The sources said there has been informal indication from the US that the Chabahar port may be kept out of the sanctions regime
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US-India 2+2 dialogue cancellation: A case of much ado about a non-issue?
It wasn't a political snub, as Trump had good reason to be more preoccupied with North Korea; Yet New Delhi's howling and screeching isn't entirely misplaced
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Haley, Pompeo say 2+2 dialogue postponement not related to US-India ties
The External Affairs Ministry has said that 'wild speculations' over the postponement of the 2+2 dialogue should be put to rest after the clarification from the US
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Nikki Haley talks up US-India ties, says trade differences 'growing pains'
Haley said the Trump administration valued Pakistan as a partner, but it would never tolerate that country becoming a haven for terrorists
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Damage control? Govt may withdraw tariff notification on 29 US goods
Nikki Haley said that a top-level strategic dialogue with New Delhi India would take place as soon as possible
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India, US agree to reschedule 2+2 dialogue, Pompeo expresses deep regret
Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were earlier scheduled to travel to the US to take part in the meeting with Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis on July 6
Postponement of 2+2 dialogue 'unfortunate', 'embarrassing' for US: experts
The US did not spell out the "unavoidable reasons" that forced the postponement of the first 2+2 dialogue with India again
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