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By Peter Buxbaum The US-India Bilateral Trade Policy Forum (TPF) took place in Washington last week for the first time since President Donald Trump took office and ended with discord among the parties. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer emphasized redressing the US trade deficit of $20 billion, as is Trump administration policy, while ...

An India-focused American trade advocacy group has sought "truly fair" bilateral trade between the two countries, days after India and the US conducted its Trade Policy Forum and Commercial Dialogue. "A truly fair and bilateral US-India trade partnership would have the potential to reap monumental economic benefits for both countries, including ...

The US on Tuesday asked India to open its market for American firms and address the rising trade imbalance between the two countries while taking steps to protect intellectual property rights. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, addressing an event organised by the US India Business Council (USIBC), said India has been a greater beneficiary of ...

By Varghese K. George U.S. Commerce Secretary says rising imbalance in business is a concern for U.S. The rising imbalance in trade with India is a concern for America and India must open its market to more American companies, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Tuesday. Mr. Ross said India must also take more effective measures ...

The Alliance for Fair Trade with India (AFTI) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s first meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “AFTI welcomes President Trump and Prime Minister Modi’s recognition of the great potential of the U.S.-India economic relationship and the need to improve trade and ...

Donald Trump has asked India to reduce obstacles, calling for a “fair and reciprocal” trade relationship, as it seeks to step up exports of fuel, including liquefied natural gas, on longterm contracts. The two countries proposed increased commercial engagement based on the principles of free and fair trade. “To this end, the United ...

By Lalit K. Jha An American trade body has urged President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to quickly review the bilateral trade relationship and take "concrete actions" to meet the goals set by them during their maiden meeting. During his meeting with Modi, Trump asked the prime minister to do more to reduce obstacles to US ...

By Steve Herman The bearers of two potentially clashing slogans, “Made in India” and “America First,” will finally meet Monday at the White House. “It’s going to be a robust discussion,” White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said of what will be the first face-to-face talks between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ...

Business leaders with the Alliance for Fair Trade with India (AFTI) applauded a letter from congressional trade leaders to President Donald Trump in advance of today’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the letter, leaders of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees urged President Trump to press for the ...

The National Association of Manufacturers and the Information Technology Industry Association have issued wish lists for the U.S.-India trade relationship ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. Both groups want the U.S. to hold India accountable for tariff cuts it pledged to enact under the ...