US Vice President J D Vance’s visit to India comes in the midst of a global trade war. In this time of uncertainty, however, the first high-level visit from the Trump administration also signals the strong political backing in both countries for a trade deal. The two sides “welcomed the significant progress” in negotiations over the agreement. This political push comes ahead of a three-day visit to the US by Indian government officials, led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal. Reportedly, 19 chapters are under negotiation, covering areas such as tariff and non-tariff barriers and rules of origin, among others. The White House also articulated the “goal of enhancing bilateral trade and supply chain........

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