India news: India-US trade deal 'pretty close,' says Trump
US President Donald Trump has indicated that a trade deal with India is nearing completion. Meanwhile, Indian authorities have released two protest leaders from the Cockroach Janta Party following a crackdown on youth-led demonstrations.
Why it matters
The trade deal could significantly shift economic relations between the US and India, while domestic protests reflect ongoing political tensions in India.
US President Donald Trump hinted that the US-India trade deal could look different from the previous ones.
https://p.dw.com/p/5OUeV Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that India and the US are close to concluding the trade deal Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know These updates have been closed. Thank you for joining us.
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