India, others look to lower trade barriers to avoid Trump reciprocal tariffs

Such efforts may fail as U.S. draws up new duties to unveil on April 2

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U.S. President Donald Trump, right, sits with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Feb. 13. © Reuters

RYOHEI YASOSHIMA

WASHINGTON -- With U.S. President Donald Trump set to announce reciprocal tariffs this coming Wednesday, India and the European Union are considering steps to lower trade barriers. But such moves are not guaranteed to lead to relief.

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