Why does the India-Oman trade deal matter amid Trump’s US tariffs?

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's just-concluded visit to Oman, the two countries inked a trade pact that signals a recalibration of New Delhi’s trade strategy as US tariffs squeeze Indian goods. It offers near-total duty-free access for Indian exports, expands services and mobility provisions, and strengthens India’s economic and strategic footprint in West Asia