India, U.S. looking at firming up trade deal soon
India and the U.S. are preparing to finalize a significant trade agreement that aims to benefit both nations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of this deal during his visit to India, highlighting discussions on various cooperative areas. The trade negotiations come after a year of strained relations due to U.S. trade policies, but Rubio expressed optimism about achieving a sustainable agreement.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a trade agreement between India and the U.S. is imminent.
- ▪The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, critical minerals, energy, and defense.
- ▪Rubio's visit aims to repair bilateral relations that have been strained over the past year.
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- ▪ India, US aim to seal trade deal soon; American delegation to visit Delhi — Hindustan Times — Top
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India and the U.S. are poised to soon firm up the much-awaited trade agreement that will be both "beneficial" and "sustainable" and will advance the mutual interests of both nations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday (May 24, 2026) while asserting that the overall bilateral ties are set to witness an upward trajectory.Mr. Rubio, currently on a four-day visit to India, made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that focused on boosting two-way cooperation in areas of trade, critical minerals, energy and defence.Marco Rubio in India LIVE updatesThe U.S.
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