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The rupee strengthened 13 paise to 87.80 against the US dollar amid US-India trade optimism. Gains were supported by foreign inflows, domestic equity rally, and risk-on sentiment, as markets await updates on tariffs and oil import adjustments.

She also previewed to the media the menu of the State Dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi by her and US President Joe Biden.

The United States, also remains India's largest and most important trading partner, with total bilateral trade increasing to USD 146 billion in 2019.

The armies of India and China are locked in a tense border standoff in eastern Ladakh since early May.