India eyeing new markets amid US trade deal vacuum
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint news conference at the White House in Washington on February 13, 2025. — Reuters Potential 50% US tariffs threaten job losses. India increases exports to EU, China: exporter. Diversification is essential to reduce dependency. MUMBAI: India is aggressively pursuing trade deals to open markets for exporters and soften the blow of steep US tariffs as efforts to secure a deal with Washington remain elusive. Relations between Washington and New Delhi soured in August after President Donald Trump raised tariffs to 50 percent, a





