This depiction marks a significant diplomatic signal, aligning with India's territorial claims amid ongoing trade negotiations.

The United States has officially recognized Jammu and Kashmir as part of India. This map, released by the Trump administration, includes Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin within Indian territory.

In a move blending economic diplomacy with strategic signaling, the Trump administration on Friday released a m.

In the past, maps released by the US government or the state department typically marked Pakistan-occupied Kashmir separately

The map also depicts Aksai Chin, a region claimed by China, within Indian territory. China claims the territory and has objected to India's position, which is a dispute that has remained a sensitive issue in bilateral ties between New Delhi and Beijing.

A US trade representative's map, released alongside an interim trade agreement framework, correctly depicts the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir and Aksai Chin as part of India. This marks a departure from previous US maps and aligns with India's stance,

A US Trade Representative map released with the India–US interim trade deal shows PoK and Aksai Chin as Indian territory, drawing attention amid talks.

A US map of India shared by the United States Trade Representative has created a stir by showing the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, including PoK and Aksai Chin, as part of India

An official post by the US Trade Representative showed the agreement featured India’s full territorial map, including Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, a visual widely seen in India as a symbolic signal of US alignment and a pointed message to Pakistan.

US releases India map showing POK and Aksai Chin while announcing interim trade deal framework. Tariffs on Indian goods cut to 18%.

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