Early Times Report LUCKNOW, Feb 3: The recent economic partnership between India and the United States, along with the reduction in US tariffs, has given a new direction to Uttar Pradesh's industrial and economic prospects. According to international agencies and economic analysts, the US has reduced tariffs on Indian products from earlier levels of around 50% to an average of 18%. This decision is being seen as a decisive turning point in India-US trade relations. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described it as a major achievement reflecting India's growing global acceptance and self-reliant economy, stating that the agreement is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive and firm leadership, under which India engaged with global powers on the basis of equality while remaining steadfast in its policies. Speaking at the Pharma Conclave, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said unequivocally that the India which was not taken seriously before 2014 is today compelling global powers to engage in dialogue and cooperation by standing firmly by its policies. India is now moving forward on its own terms. |