Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- The recently signed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) represents a in economic and diplomatic engagement between the two countries. At a time when global trade faces uncertainties, this agreement emerges as a win-win scenario, benefiting not only the nations' economies but also the millions whose livelihoods depend on cross-border commerce. For India, the deal provides a significant boost to key export sectors, particularly handicrafts, textiles, and handmade carpets. Kashmir, for instance, contributes nearly 60% of India's handmade carpet exports, with the United States being its largest market. Tariff reductions under the agreement, including a rollback from 50% to 18% on handicrafts, dramatically improve comp...