Key Facts:-
1. A high-level logistics team from Washington DC visited India last week.
2. Donald Trum is visiting India in the last week of February for two day trip between Feb 23 and 26.
3. The Trade Deal and a pact on further enhancing defence cooperation are likely to be sealed during the visit by the U.S. president.
4. India seeking Exemption from high duties imposed by the US on certain metallic products.
5. India is also seeking greater market access for Indian agricultural produce, automobiles sector etc.
6. On the other side United States is pressing India for its farm products, diary items and medical equipment.
7. In 2018-19, India's exports to the U.S. remain at 52.4 billion dollar, and on the other hand imports were at 35.5 billion dollars.
8. India also received FDI workth 3.13 billion dollar from the U.S. in 2018-19.
9. There visit is also aimed for presidential polls scheduled to take place in November in U.S.
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