The Pentagon announced restoring United States Pacific Command name for Indo-Pacific Command. But what drew greater attention was accompanying map that misrepresented India’s boundaries.
India-US ties have faced numerous challenges especially over trade, Op Sindoor & Russian oil. The Indian PM is also likely to also hold a bilateral with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
For countries, including Pakistan, that have 'imposed partial regime with effect of preventing importation of certain forced labour goods', USTR proposes an additional 10% tariff.
Marco Rubio’s India visit left a lingering sense of disappointment over the Quad. The grouping is no longer the centrepiece of the US administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
Speakers at an IAFA event said unresolved trade disputes, protectionism and policy hesitation are straining India’s relationship with the United States.
US Secy of State Marco Rubio says India & US have both suffered from global terror networks, India among US’ key partners despite concerns in India over trade disputes & US engagement with Pakistan.
While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.
Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.
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