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Papic noted that in the last few days India had negotiated the unmolested passage of two of its tankers through the strait and that France and Italy were reportedly in talks with Tehran too.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Meanwhile, the new tariff could offer relief to Asian countries like Indonesia, India, and Vietnam because it is lower than the rates of 18% to 20% they had negotiated in preliminary deals.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

In Japan, tax-policy chief Onodera noted that Japan had negotiated down the U.S. tariff on cars to 15% and expressed concern that reopening the discussions could harm Japanese carmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

However, US trade representative Jamieson Greer has said trade deals allies had negotiated would still stand.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Sadie had negotiated for her cornbread debut with the legendary grandparents who made the big decisions at Sandy June’s.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith