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In a significant development, India has chosen to eliminate additional duties on several American products, including chickpeas, lentils, and apples. These tariffs were initially imposed in 2019 as a retaliatory measure in response to the United States' decision to hike tariffs on specific steel and aluminum goods. Back in 2019, India had imposed these levies on a total of 28 US products as a response to the US's trade policies. However, fast forward to September 5, and the Indian Ministry of Finance has issued a notification signaling the removal of these duties on select items. These include chickpeas, lentils (masur), apples, walnuts in their shells, as well as fresh or dried almonds, both in-shell and shelled varieties. This strategic move precedes the anticipated visit of US President Joe Biden to India, where he is scheduled to attend the G20 Summit on September 9-10. This summit will be preceded by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scheduled for Frid

   "President Biden Rejects Containment, Forges Historic Ties with Vietnam" In a historic visit to Hanoi, President Joe Biden has emphatically denied that the United States is engaged in any effort to stifle China's global influence. The visit marked more than half a century since the last American soldier departed Vietnam and culminated in the signing of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signifying a significant upgrade in U.S.-Vietnam relations. This strategic partnership between the United States and Vietnam represents the pinnacle of a sustained, two-year-long effort by Washington to bolster its ties with Vietnam, positioning it as a key partner in countering China's expanding influence across Asia. It is a diplomatic milestone for Vietnam as well, with the highest level of diplomatic ties ever extended by the nation. Speaking to reporters in Hanoi, President Biden clarified that U.S. actions are not driven by a desire to contain or isolate China but rather t