US reaches out to India and allies for ‘fulsome group response’ to China’s rare earth controls

Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday reiterated Washington’s desire to build a “fulsome group response” to Chinese export controls on rare earths, including proposed talks with Indian officials. “We are going to be speaking with our European allies, with Australia, with Canada, with India and the Asian democracies, and we’re […]
US Treasury Secretary expects India to strike first trade deal

New York, April 24 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects India to strike the first trade deal with Washington because the issues are simpler, making an agreement “much easier.” He said on Wednesday that trade talks were “very close” to reaching a deal. India has “fewer non-tariff trade barriers, obviously, no currency manipulation, very, […]