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There could be a renewed push to conclude a U.S.-India trade deal, analysts say, as the White House sees other countries signing trade deals.
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga urges India to focus on trade opportunities, highlighting the India-EU FTA and global market growth.
By Shivangi Acharya and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - India will immediately slash duties on high-end European cars to 30% from as high as 110% under its new trade deal with the EU, an official said,
The India-EU FTA comes at a crucial time for European carmakers, which are facing mounting pressure from higher US import tariffs and fierce price competition in China. The sharp cut in Indian import duties offers welcome relief and opens up new opportunities for companies such as Volkswagen and Renault,
President Trump has said the acquisition of Greenland is crucial for the US but European allies, including Denmark and Greenland, remain staunchly opposed to any US takeover.
India and the EU have finalised a historic free trade agreement, opening markets for goods and services while safeguarding key sectors, with the deal set to be officially announced at a high-level summit in New Delhi.
Despite strained bilateral ties over tariffs, US President Donald Trump sends warm greetings to India on the 77th Republic Day, highlighting the "historic bond"