Global News Podcast India and US strike major trade deal
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Feb 3, 2026 
Divya Arya, a reporter from Rajasthan who covers girls using football to resist child marriage. Peter Bowes, a Washington correspondent who reports on the Jeffrey Epstein inquiries and related testimony. They discuss India-US trade claims and tariff changes. They also cover the Clintons’ required testimony and ongoing impacts of the Epstein investigations.
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India Keeps Oil Options Open
- India welcomed tariff reductions but did not publicly confirm any pledge to stop buying Russian oil, showing diplomatic caution.
- Economic incentives (cheap Russian oil) and long-standing ties make a full cut unlikely despite some increased US imports.
Which Indian Sectors Win Most
- Lower tariffs mainly benefit labour-intensive, export-led industries such as textiles, auto ancillaries, gems, jewellery and seafood.
- Reduced tariff uncertainty has already calmed markets, lifted stocks and eased pressure on the rupee.
Clintons Yield To Congressional Pressure
- Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify after facing potential contempt, reflecting congressional pressure in the Epstein probe.
- Written sworn statements had been provided earlier, but in-person testimony was pursued to set a public precedent.
