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'2+2' talks: India to tell US it is going ahead with S-400 deal with Russia
Sources said India will push for a waiver from the US for the missile deal with Russia, as the air defence system was critical for its security preparedness
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Will India trust China's sudden warmth or repose faith in shifty Trump?
Alliances and rivalries are reshuffling as Asian countries try to make sense of the Trump administration's belligerent and erratic foreign policy
 "Will India trust China's sudden warmth or repose faith in shifty Trump?")
Washington outlines agenda for 2 + 2 meeting with India for the first time
Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship
 "Washington outlines agenda for 2 + 2 meeting with India for the first time")
Several nations support US charges against Indian export subsidies at WTO
Back in March, the Trump administration in the US had challenged India's export promotion schemes, arguing that it has been misusing export subsidies
 "Several nations support US charges against Indian export subsidies at WTO")
India set an example by supporting democracy, diversity, rule of law: US
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo also lauded the contribution of the vibrant Indian-American diaspora and young students in strengthening ties between America and India
 "India set an example by supporting democracy, diversity, rule of law: US")
India, US in touch over republic Day invite to Donald Trump: Report
"The date, time and occasion of the visit is still being under consideration," says an official source
 "India, US in touch over republic Day invite to Donald Trump: Report")
US issues notification for high technology product sales to India
The notification relaxes America's export control norms with regard to India, befitting India's status as a 'Major Defence Partner'.
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A message for China? US paves way for high-tech product sales to India
The notification relaxes America's export control norms with regard to India, befitting India's status as a 'Major Defence Partner'
 "A message for China? US paves way for high-tech product sales to India")
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
 "US' export to India increases, bilateral trade deficit in services down 43%")
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
 "US passes defence spending bill: Why it is threat for China, good for India")
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
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
 "India might lose US trade dispute in WTO on export subsidy: Commerce secy")
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
 "Iran, Russia sanctions issue to be sorted out soon: Indian ambassador to US")
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
 "In win for Trump, US oil exports to India soar ahead of Iran sanctions")
