September 17, 2025

NEW DELHI: Big news in the world of trade! Brendan Lynch, the US chief negotiator for the India-US trade pact, was set to land in Delhi early Tuesday. His mission? To meet his Indian counterpart, Rajesh Agarwal, and hopefully get the trade talks back on track. The catch? Formal talks aren't officially back yet, but this visit sends a strong signal. It feels like both countries want to bridge the gap after US President Donald Trump slapped a hefty 50% tariff on Indian goods last month. Just a little while ago, Lynch was supposed to lead a team to India, but plans changed last minute when Trump's secondary sanctions came into force. Now, with Lynch in town, could this be the turning point in easing trade tensions? Everyone’s watching closely!

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