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Indian govt briefing on envoys' visit to J&K

United States Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross who was to be in Delhi on Thursday for the India-US Commercial Dialogue &amp; CEO Forum will not be coming.

"Due to inclement weather, technical problems that led to the cancellation of his flight, and other logistical issues, Secretary Ross regrets he is no longer able to attend the CEO Forum and Commercial Dialogue in person," a statement from the US Department of Commerce said.&nbsp;

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster will now lead the US side. Ross will participate in both meetings via video conference.&nbsp;

The Indian side will be led by Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu.&nbsp;

The India US-CEO forum was established in 2005.&nbsp;

Bilateral trade between India and the US rose to about $140 billion in 2018 from $126 billion in 2017. US exports to India are growing around two-and-a-half times faster than Indian exports to the US.&nbsp;

Private Indian airlines have placed orders for around 300 Boeing aircraft which will be delivered over the next five to seven years. The orders are for around $39 billion and will create 130,000 American jobs. India has also started the import of US crude and natural gas worth $4.5 billion every year. Since 2008, the US has bagged more than $18 billion in arms contracts with India.&nbsp;

The dialogue takes place this year even as US President Donald Trump has been raising the issue of high tariffs by India; he has even called India "Tariff king".&nbsp;

Last month he touted how his call to India had helped bring down tariffs in "two minutes".&nbsp;

The dialogue will also take place against the backdrop of reports suggesting the US government is contemplating withdrawal of the Generalised System of Preference (GSP) to Indian exporters.&nbsp;

Industry body CII has cautioned against any such action.&nbsp;

"GSP boosts the competitiveness of American manufacturers by lowering their costs &amp; approximately two-thirds of U.S. imports under GSP are raw materials, components, or machinery and equipment used by U.S. companies to manufacture goods in the United States for domestic consumption or for export," it said in a statement.&nbsp;

United States Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross who was to be in Delhi on Thursday for the India-US Commercial Dialogue & CEO Forum will not be coming. "Due to inclement weather, technical problems that led to the cancellation of his flight, and other logistical issues, Secretary Ross regrets he is no longer able to attend the CEO Forum and Commercial Dialogue in person," a statement from the US Department of Commerce said.

United States Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross who was to be in Delhi on Thursday for the India-US Commercial Dialogue & CEO Forum will not be coming. "Due to inclement weather, technical problems that led to the cancellation of his flight, and other logistical issues, Secretary Ross regrets he is no longer able to attend the CEO Forum and Commercial Dialogue in person," a statement from the US Department of Commerce said. US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster will now lead the US side. Ross will participate in both meetings via video conference. The Indian side will be led by Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu. The India US-CEO forum was established in 2005. Bilateral trade between India and the US rose to about $140 billion in 2018 from $126 billion in 2017. US exports to India are growing around two-and-a-half times faster than Indian exports to the US. Private Indian airlines have placed orders for around 300 Boeing aircraft which will be delivered over the next five to seven years. The orders are for around $39 billion and will create 130,000 American jobs. India has also started the import of US crude and natural gas worth $4.5 billion every year. Since 2008, the US has bagged more than $18 billion in arms contracts with India. The dialogue takes place this year even as US President Donald Trump has been raising the issue of high tariffs by India; he has even called India "Tariff king". Last month he touted how his call to India had helped bring down tariffs in "two minutes". The dialogue will also take place against the backdrop of reports suggesting the US government is contemplating withdrawal of the Generalised System of Preference (GSP) to Indian exporters. Industry body CII has cautioned against any such action. "GSP boosts the competitiveness of American manufacturers by lowering their costs & approximately two-thirds of U.S. imports under GSP are raw materials, components, or machinery and equipment used by U.S. companies to manufacture goods in the United States for domestic consumption or for export," it said in a statement.

India-US Commercial Dialogue: US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross not coming, will address talk via videoconference

Pitching for greater interoperability of forces with India as major defence partners in the Indo-Pacific region, US Ambassador Kenneth I Juster today said his country had always had zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism.

&quot;We seek to assist in India&#39;s efforts to build up its indigenous defence capabilities and also to enhance the interoperability of the two countries&#39; forces as major defence partners in the Into-Pacific region,&quot; he said at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) here.

The export of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan was a concern for the US also, Juster said, adding, &quot;We have zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism and it depends on the two countries (India and Pakistan) to resolve the issue in a peaceful manner.&quot;

The US ambassador welcomed India&#39;s leadership in the Indo-Pacific region and said his country was committed to maintaining stability and the economic rise of the nations in the region.

Stressing the importance of the economic relationship between India and the US, Juster said there was ample scope for increasing the bilateral trade.

The bilateral trade between the two countries increased from USD 20 billion to USD 115 billion in 2016, he said, adding that the flow of goods and services both ways could help bring in a balance.

Juster also exhorted India to seize the strategic opportunity to become a major hub for American businesses in the Indo-Pacific region.

He sought an increased purchase by India of US military equipment, including some of the advanced ones.

The US, Juster said, was also eyeing India&#39;s growing digital economy, healthcare services, environmental technology, energy, travel, tourism and education.

To a question, he said India was a multi-ethnic and pluralistic society and this posed certain challenges.

&quot;The US does not make any investment decisions based on these issues, but on the sector, the regulatory environment and government policies,&quot; he added.

On the prospects of more American companies investing in the eastern region of the country, particularly in West Bengal, the US ambassador said there was a need to create a right environment, infrastructure and connectivity.&nbsp;

US Ambassador Kenneth I Juster said 'we have zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism and it depends on the two countries (India and Pakistan) to resolve the issue in a peaceful manner'

Pitching for greater interoperability of forces with India as major defence partners in the Indo-Pacific region, US Ambassador Kenneth I Juster today said his country had always had zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism. "We seek to assist in India's efforts to build up its indigenous defence capabilities and also to enhance the interoperability of the two countries' forces as major defence partners in the Into-Pacific region," he said at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) here. The export of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan was a concern for the US also, Juster said, adding, "We have zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism and it depends on the two countries (India and Pakistan) to resolve the issue in a peaceful manner." The US ambassador welcomed India's leadership in the Indo-Pacific region and said his country was committed to maintaining stability and the economic rise of the nations in the region. Stressing the importance of the economic relationship between India and the US, Juster said there was ample scope for increasing the bilateral trade. The bilateral trade between the two countries increased from USD 20 billion to USD 115 billion in 2016, he said, adding that the flow of goods and services both ways could help bring in a balance. Juster also exhorted India to seize the strategic opportunity to become a major hub for American businesses in the Indo-Pacific region. He sought an increased purchase by India of US military equipment, including some of the advanced ones. The US, Juster said, was also eyeing India's growing digital economy, healthcare services, environmental technology, energy, travel, tourism and education. To a question, he said India was a multi-ethnic and pluralistic society and this posed certain challenges. "The US does not make any investment decisions based on these issues, but on the sector, the regulatory environment and government policies," he added. On the prospects of more American companies investing in the eastern region of the country, particularly in West Bengal, the US ambassador said there was a need to create a right environment, infrastructure and connectivity.

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