Modi, Trump Warm Up to Each Other

The ties with Russia and India's refusal to stop buying Russian oil led to further deterioration of the relationship.

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The latest outreach signals a thaw and likely resumption of talks. Talks on the BTA could start again, and if negotiators get back on the table, there is hope the penal part of the 50% tariff could be suspended. If that happens, it will bring huge relief to Indian exporters, facing a big drop in shipments to the US, their biggest