India, Feb. 28 -- Following US President Donald Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on the EU, India's top leaders will meet with EU officials today to revive efforts for a free trade agreement (FTA).

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on Thursday and will be joined by 20 members of the EU's 27-strong College of Commissioners -- their first such collective visit to any major country after getting a new mandate last year.

The delegation will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and key Cabinet members, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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