JD Vance heads to Delhi for talks on fast-tracking trade pact

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The US vice-president, JD Vance, is heading to India for talks with the prime minister, Narendra Modi, on a bilateral trade deal as the US tariff war with China escalates and the US global economic alliances fray. Vance, joined by the second lady, Usha Vance, and their three children, Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, will land in Delhi on Monday for a four-day visit that blends high-level negotiations with a family sightseeing tour. The White House described the visit as focused on “shared economic and geopolitical priorities”, while India said Vance’s stay would “provide an opportunity for both sides to review...