India's Trade Prospects Brighten as EU Deal Appears Imminent and US Signals Trade Pact Progress
Published on: Jan. 26, 2026, 7:09 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade
India shows optimism in trade prospects with an imminent EU deal and US signals for tariff relief on Russian oil purchases plus progress on a delayed trade pact. The US Pentagon's National Defence Strategy released Friday classifies rules-based world order as "cloud-castle abstractions" while aiming for Indo-Pacific balance allowing the US, China and others to "enjoy a decent peace." India must assert strategic autonomy globally while reaffirming republican governance commitments amid these shifting international dynamics.
