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US Assures India ‘Comparative Tariff Advantage’ Amid Bilateral Trade Talks

Headline via Deccan Chronicle · first report 13 Nov, 17:18 IST, latest 13 Nov, 21:11 IST

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What we know

2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Hindu at 13 Nov, 17:18 IST; the latest is from Deccan Chronicle at 13 Nov, 21:11 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by2 news organisations
First report13 Nov, 17:18 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 21:11 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

So far, Indian government officials have been maintaining that India would move ahead with a trade deal with the U.S. only if such a comparative advantage is assured
The source also confirmed that the US side has “assured a comparative tariff advantage” for Indian merchandise: Reports

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

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