CONTEXT:

• S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo hinted that it was possible to reinstate the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a programme for preferential access to certain goods markets in the U.S., for India.
• Pompeo is expected to discuss this as well as 5G network technology and data localisation while in New Delhi later this month on a visit.
• In addition to GSP, data localisation regulations and proposed policies have been a source of friction between the two countries.
• Also push for free flow of data across borders, not just to help American companies, but to protect data and secure consumers’ privacy,”