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India-US Mini Trade Deal Talks Before Modi’s Visit

6 February 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-US MiniTrade Deal TalksBefore Modi’s Visit6 February 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Before PM Modi’s Washington trip, an official said India would welcome reviving talks on a limited trade agreement, if the US shows equal interest.

Key facts

  • Visit date: February 12, 2025.
  • First Trump-Modi meeting since January 2020.
  • Agenda still being finalised, centred on stronger bilateral ties.
  • Commerce, industry and external affairs departments reviewed trade proposals.

Context

  • Renewed US-China trade tension.
  • Possible tariff disputes between the US and neighbours Mexico and Canada.

Exam angle

  • Deal type: limited or “mini” trade deal.
  • Ministries: Commerce, Industry, External Affairs.

Test yourself

1. On which date was PM Modi scheduled to visit Washington for talks with President Trump in 2025?

The notes state the visit was set for February 12, 2025.

2. What type of India-US trade agreement did India say it was open to reviving?

India said it was open to a mini trade deal if the US is willing.

3. The 2025 Modi-Trump meeting would be their first since which month?

It is the first meeting since January 2020.

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