Amidst a US trade court's rejection of Trump-era tariffs, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) advises India to proceed cautiously in FTA talks with the US. The court's ruling, invalidating tariffs imposed without Congressional approval, raises concerns about the legality of past US trade measures.
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