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Center-Left Owned by New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd.Why should India worry about US midterm polls? This and other queries answered
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Sources say the outcome of the U.S. mid‑term elections, which delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans and gave Democrats control of the House of Representatives, will not directly affect the India‑U.S. interim trade agreement. The same elections, described as a sweeping defeat for the Republican Party on November 3, have sparked an internal leadership battle within the party as senior figures question the political direction of the Trump administration.
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left · 2 outlets
Trade and geopolitical experts say that losing control of the U.S. Congress will push President Donald Trump to increase tariff pressure on India to seal a deal. Indian negotiators, for their part, will smell an opportunity
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center · 1 outlet
New Delhi, November 5 (IANS) With the US midterm election outcome that ended unified Republican control of Congress, the urgency of a trade deal with the US has faded for India, which is a positive sign, a new report showed on Thursday.The 18 per cent US tariff framework rate was never implemented…
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right · 1 outlet
US midterm election results have impacted global bond markets after President Donald Trump's Republican Party lost control of Congress. Falling crude oil prices and easing borrowing concerns have pushed bond yields lower in India and overseas. What should Indian bond investors do now?
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If Republicans win, trade tensions could persist for India, especially around tariffs, market access and energy; visa restrictions could also remain a concern
