New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- India is reconsidering rejoining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) after tensions with the United States over tariffs and an upswing in relations with China, Mint reported on August 21.
The government is examining a "deeper embrace of the East" through a potential return to the trade bloc, the report noted.
A major worry was that Chinese goods could be routed through other East Asian members, worsening India's trade imbalance.
Reports suggest the additional 25 percent, due to take effect after August 27, may be dropped following "positive" discussions between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Meanwhile, relations with China have warmed in recent weeks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
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