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Trade deficit widens as protectionist clouds build

The further widening in India’s trade deficit last month, coupled with the growing protectionist threat from the US, will inevitably raise concerns. But unlike many other countries in Asia, India’s exposure – both direct and indirect – to a more protectionist US looks relatively low.

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