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Sitharaman Flags China's Trade Barriers and Growing India Deficit

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on October 16, 2026, that Chinese non-tariff trade barriers and India's trade deficit exceeding $100 billion in the first nine months are major obstacles in relations, and China responded that it is ready to address each other's concerns.

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Oct 16, 10:41 AM thehindu.com China says ready to address each other’s concerns after FM Sitharaman flags trade barriers
Oct 15, 8:23 PM bloomberg.com Sitharaman Says China’s Trade Barriers Biggest Hurdle to Ties