External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday agreed on the importance of early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. Taking to social media, Jaishankar said the two officials exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the 온라인카지노 Sub-continent, Europe, Middle East/West Asia and the Caribbean.
EAM Jaishankar Talks To Marco Rubio, Emphasizes Importance Of Early Conclusion Of BTA
The telephonic exchange between the two high-ranking individuals assumes special importance in the backdrop of the new tariff regime that the Trump administration has recently announced against several countries, including New Delhi.
“Good to speak with @SecRubio today. Exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the 온라인카지노 Sub-continent, Europe, Middle East/West Asia and the Caribbean. Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. Look forward to remaining in touch,” Jaishankar said.
After weeks of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump made good on his tariff threats in early April by announcing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries, along with higher tariffs on several nations with trade surpluses with the United States.
At a recent event at NATO headquarters in Brussels, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on "wealthy countries" like India and China to contribute more significantly to humanitarian efforts, particularly in the wake of recent earthquakes in Myanmar. He urged for broader international participation in addressing humanitarian crises.
Clarifying the U.S. stance on humanitarian aid, Rubio remarked, “We are not the government of the world. We’ll provide assistance, but we also have other needs to balance.” Addressing questions about the reduced footprint of USAID, he explained that operational challenges in Myanmar are due to the country’s military leadership. "It’s not the easiest place to work. They don’t necessarily allow us to operate there the way we would like to," he added.
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