Indo-US 2+2 dialogue: Averting a trade war
While the 2+2 dialogue will focus intensely on defence and strategic affairs, irritants like India's purchase of Iranian oil and serious disagreements on trade tariffs will also find a mention
The Trump administration has been using a mix of diplomatic, strategic and trade measures against its trade partners for better flow of goods and services to those markets, while reducing US imports.
This carrot-and-stick approach of the US has already seen a renewed trade pact being negotiated with Mexico. It is also redefining the US's relations with countries like China, the
