CNBC Daily Open: India and U.S. strike a trade deal, and markets shrug off precious metals rout

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025.The world's largest economy has struck a deal with the most populous nation.U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that America will lower so-called reciprocal tariffs on India to 18% from 25%. As part of the deal, New Delhi will "BUY AMERICAN" at "a much higher level," and stop buying oil from Russia. Instead, India will im ...