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US and India Trade Agreement Nears Finalization
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CNBC Awaaz•21-10-2026, 08:59
US and India Trade Agreement Nears Finalization
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a trade agreement between India and the US is very close and could be finalized in a few weeks.
- •US President Donald Trump also confirmed that both countries are close to completing the trade deal.
- •Technical aspects and precise wording on remaining points are currently being finalized to ensure clear interpretation by both nations.
- •Recent removal of potential tariff threats on Russian energy buyers has helped clear major hurdles in the negotiations.
- •Marco Rubio discussed trade, energy security, defense, and technology cooperation during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a trade agreement between India and the US is very close and could be finalized in just a few weeks. He noted that consensus has been reached on most issues, leaving only a few technical aspects to resolve.
American tariffs and US objections to India purchasing Russian oil served as major hurdles in the trade negotiations. However, President Donald Trump recently lifted the threat of up to 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy, effectively removing a significant obstacle from the talks.
During his visit to India and his discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also focused on cooperation in energy security, defense, and technology.
