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After Modi’s call, Trump likely to visit Delhi in late February
Why is it in news?
- Security and logistics teams from Washington are expected in Delhi this week to prepare for a possible visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.
More in news
- Discussed during phone call: the decision to visit India, at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation, was discussed during a telephone call between the leaders on January 7.
- Trade deal
(1) Among the agreements the leaders hope to wrap up is a trade deal that has been pending since November 2018, when talks went into a standstill.
(2) Revocation of GSP status: In June 2019, the U.S. cancelled India’s preferential export ‘GSP’ status, and the government hopes Mr. Trump will announce a revocation of that decision during the visit.
(3) India is also expected to announce further investments in the U.S., and a substantial increase in American oil import.
Source
The Hindu