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India-US trade deal to be signed in a week or two, says Marco Rubio

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News18•20-10-2026, 22:22
India-US trade deal to be signed in a week or two, says Marco Rubio
- •Historic trade deal negotiations between the US and India have reached their final stages.
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US fully understands and respects India fighting for its national interests.
- •He expressed confidence that the trade deal will be finalized and signed within a week or two rather than months.
- •Most major negotiations are complete, with only technical details and paperwork currently being finalized.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed confidence that the historic trade deal between India and the US will be finalized and signed within a week or two rather than a few months.
Most of the major negotiations for the trade deal have already been completed, and authorities are currently working through technical reasons and paperwork details before it officially comes into effect.
Marco Rubio stated that the US fully understands and respects India fighting for and defending its national interests, noting that it is completely natural for any trading partner to protect its own benefits.





