"Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, according to Indian media reports. The meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, comes at a time when the two countries are attempting to mend their recently strained relations. This is the first meeting between these top officials after Washington raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, in response to India's continued imports of Russian oil."
"The meeting comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a $100,000 (85,198) fee for H-1B visa applications, in an effort to tighten immigration policy. Jaishankar and Rubio last met in Washington in July. Goyal to lead talks on pending trade deal Meanwhile, India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal will be in Washington DC on Monday for talks on a long-pending trade deal."
"Last week, a US delegation met Indian officials for trade talks, which New Delhi called "positive" and "forward-looking." News magazine IndiaToday reported that Goyal said ahead of the visit that India, however, would not compromise on its agricultural sector, calling farmer welfare a top priority in any trade dialogue. Trade talks between the US and India have stalled, primarily over agriculture and dairy."
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly as both countries seek to mend recently strained relations. The meeting follows Washington's decision to raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50% over continued imports of Russian oil and comes days after a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal will lead talks in Washington on a long-pending trade deal. India has insisted it will not compromise on agriculture, prioritizing farmer welfare, while Modi urges citizens to embrace local goods and promote self-reliance.
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