India-US likely to take final decision on mini trade deal within 48 hours, India's CNBC-TV18 reports
Currently, talks have only been completed on the mini trade deal and negotiations on a larger deal will begin after July 9, the news channel said in a post on X.
India ready for trade deals but not to meet deadlines, minister says
Average tariffs under the mini trade deal are expected to be 10%, the broadcaster said, citing unnamed sources.
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