Indian official says Indian official says the US trade team will reach India soon for discussions; there is no plan to hike duties on gold and silver imports

The announcement that the US trade team is heading to India for discussions suggests a potential thawing in trade tensions, which could lead to improved trade relations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 11 May 2026, 09:04 UTCOn the live feed at 08:44 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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The explicit statement about no plans to hike duties on gold and silver imports may alleviate concerns for investors in those commodities, possibly stabilizing prices in the short term. Overall, this development could be viewed positively by market participants, reflecting a more cooperative trade environment.

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