Vance visit: What's at stake for India-US trade amid Trump tariff threat?
Briefly

The recent visit by US Vice President JD Vance to India highlights ongoing tensions regarding trade tariffs, where India imposes higher tariffs on US goods, particularly affecting agriculture. While the two countries are negotiating to avoid a tariff clash, Indian farmers are concerned that these discussions could lead to weakened protections for their products. Vance's visit comes amid these negotiations as the Modi government seeks to manage economic relationships while facing domestic protests from farmers worried about their livelihoods.
Vance's visit emphasizes the delicate balance in US-India relations, with tariffs threatening to disrupt mutual economic interests, particularly in agriculture, critical to India's populace.
Protests by Indian farmers during Vance’s visit indicate deep-seated fears regarding potential compromises on tariffs that protect their livelihoods against foreign competition.
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