bilateral trade

British

noun

a system of trading between two countries in which each country attempts to balance its trade with that of the other

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"Our target is to reach $50 billion in bilateral trade," Modi said.

From Barron's

On trade, Modi said: "Our target is to reach $50bn in bilateral trade. This is why we have decided to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership soon."

From BBC

"Brazil is India's largest trade partner in Latin America. We are committed to taking our bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in the coming five years," Modi said.

From Barron's

India, the world's most populous nation, is the 10th largest market for Brazilian exports, with bilateral trade topping $15 billion in 2025.

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The world's most populous nation is already the 10th largest market for Brazilian exports, with bilateral trade topping $15 billion in 2025.

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