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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
 "India expecting US to get in touch with it over sanctions on Iran")
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
 "US-India 2+2 dialogue cancellation: A case of much ado about a non-issue?")
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
 "Haley, Pompeo say 2+2 dialogue postponement not related to US-India ties")
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
 "Nikki Haley talks up US-India ties, says trade differences 'growing pains'")
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
 "Damage control? Govt may withdraw tariff notification on 29 US goods")
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
 "India, US agree to reschedule 2+2 dialogue, Pompeo expresses deep regret")
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
 "Postponement of 2+2 dialogue 'unfortunate', 'embarrassing' for US: experts")
US postpones '2+2 dialogue' with India due to 'unavoidable reasons'
This new dialogue format was agreed upon between the two sides
Key defence agreement with the US finally within reach
Three areas of differences remain in transfer of communications equipment
 "Key defence agreement with the US finally within reach")
India slaps tariffs on 29 US items; new rates to kick in from August 4
The latest list of tariff hikes has 18 iron and steel items, a potent political reply against Trump's tariff hikes in the sector.
 "India slaps tariffs on 29 US items; new rates to kick in from August 4")
India's retaliatory tariffs on 30 US items to rake in additional $240 mn
The move comes after New Delhi received a cold shoulder from Washington DC on its request for exempting India from the higher tariffs announced by the US on steel and aluminium imports
 "India's retaliatory tariffs on 30 US items to rake in additional $240 mn")
India proposes retaliatory tariffs worth $241 mn on 30 US products
Earlier in May, India proposed to raise duties by up to 100 per cent on 20 products such as almonds, apple and specific motorcycles imported from the US
 "India proposes retaliatory tariffs worth $241 mn on 30 US products")
India, US officials likely to meet this month over trade issues
The meeting was significantly important in the backdrop of the US not being ready to talk on trade-related issues even with its close trading partners like Canada
 "India, US officials likely to meet this month over trade issues")
India, US hope to resolve trade disputes as Suresh Prabhu holds talks
India's relations with its second-largest trade partner have been choppy during the Trump years
 "India, US hope to resolve trade disputes as Suresh Prabhu holds talks")
India, US agree to hold comprehensive talks over trade, economic issues
India will send an official team to work out the details and initiate a comprehensive negotiation on all issues
As China tension abates, Navy to send fewer warships for Exercise Malabar
The admirals say this year's exercise will involve unprecedented complexity, featuring enemy threats in all three dimensions, but especially underwater threats from submarines - a key Chinese strength
 "As China tension abates, Navy to send fewer warships for Exercise Malabar")
Despite sanctions, govt to trade with Russia, Iran; India-US ties stressed?
Union Minister Sushma Swaraj said the Modi government's foreign policy wasn't framed either under pressure of a foreign country, or out of love for a foreign country, or in reaction to another country
 "Despite sanctions, govt to trade with Russia, Iran; India-US ties stressed?")
Renewable energy dispute: WTO sets up panel to resolve India-US row
India had alleged that the domestic content requirement norms imposed by these eight US states are inconsistent with global trade rules
 "Renewable energy dispute: WTO sets up panel to resolve India-US row")
Govt may move WTO if US rejects exemption on higher tariff
Indian Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh declined to say how India might respond if its request for exemption was rejected
 "Govt may move WTO if US rejects exemption on higher tariff")
