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- Apart from Russian oil, there are several other factors that are hindering the trade deal, such as New Delhi's refusal to the Trump administration to close the deal purely on US terms or pressure being levied by America on India to open its agriculture, farming, and other industries. ALSO READ | Who Built Israel's Iron Dome?
- Trump Asks Netanyahu to 'Stop Taking Credit', Pitches Golden Dome for GreenlandIndia's Tit-For-Tar To Trump's Tariffs, US Lawmakers Turn To US President For HelpIn another fresh development, two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to push for favourable provisions for pulse crop in any future trade deal with India, saying American producers face a "significant competitive disadvantage" due to what they described as "unfair” tariffs imposed by New Delhi. In a letter dated January 16 addressed to Trump, Republican Senators Steve Daines of Montana and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said their states are the top two producers of pulse crops, including peas, while India is the world's largest consumer, accounting for about 27 per cent of global consumption. Related NewsWhy Donald Trump Wants India to be Part of Gaza’s ‘Board of Peace’: Inside His Letter to PM Narendra ModiThey noted that lentils, chickpeas, dried beans and peas are among the most commonly consumed pulse crops in India, but New Delhi has imposed substantial tariffs on American exports in these categories. The Senators pointed out that India announced on October 30 last year a 30 per cent tariff on yellow peas, which came into effect on November 1, 2025. With inputs from PTIFor the Latest news, India News and breaking stories from around the world, visit Times Now for live coverage and in-depth reporting. Latest News sports'Hoping For Miracle, India Not Safe...': Bangladesh Resigns To T20 WC Fate; Ball In Government's CourtsportsIndia vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score, 1st T20: Axar Patel Walks Off with Injury Scare After NZ Lose 5 WicketsvideosTrump's Fresh Threat Over Greenland, Mocks Europe: Thomas Rose Decodes 'Trump Tornado' | WATCHworldCan Trees Explode From Cold?
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