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CNBC TV1802-02-2026, 23:23

PM Modi Thanks Trump for Tariff Cut on Made-in-India Products

  • PM Narendra Modi thanked US President Donald Trump for reducing tariffs on Made-in-India products from 25% to 18%.
  • The announcement followed a trade deal between India and the US, aimed at boosting economic cooperation.
  • Modi emphasized that collaboration between the world's largest democracies creates immense opportunities.
  • Trump's statement also mentioned India's agreement to stop buying Russian oil and increase purchases from the US and Venezuela.
  • The US also expects India to reduce its tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero and commit to 'BUY AMERICAN' at a higher level.

Why It Matters: PM Modi thanked Trump for a significant tariff reduction on Indian goods, enhancing India-US trade relations.

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