India Seeks Advantage Over Rivals Before Enacting US Trade Pact

India is seeking a competitive advantage over rival nations before rolling out a much-delayed trade agreement with the US, after both countries agreed on the initial framework.

The South Asian nation is unlikely to implement the agreement until it secures a competitive edge on tariffs, local news agency ANI reported late Saturday, citing comments from Piyush Goyal, the nation’s commerce and industry minister. The comments underscore the depth of unresolved issues between the two trading partners, even as their leaders express optimism about overcoming the hurdles.

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