India proposes retaliatory duties at world trade body against US tariffs on autos
India did not specify the tariff rate or which goods it would levy duties on.India is trying to clinch a trade deal with Washington before a July 9 deadline set by US President Donald Trump, after which he has threatened to impose a 26 per cent tariff on all imported Indian goods.India has signalled it is ready to slash its high tariff rates for the US but has not conceded on Washington's demands for opening up the agriculture and dairy sectors.- Ends
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- Indian Express
Hope to live, serve Tibetan beings for 30-40 years more: Dalai Lama
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The Print
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- The Print
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Time of India
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- Time of India
All eyes on India as Brics takes up US tariffs, Israel
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