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India Can Expect Good Tariff Rates: Marco Rubio on Proposed Indo-US Trade Deal
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News18•20-10-2026, 21:52
India Can Expect Good Tariff Rates: Marco Rubio on Proposed Indo-US Trade Deal
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India and America are very close to sealing a trade agreement.
- •In an exclusive interview, Rubio indicated that the deal is likely to be finalized in a matter of weeks rather than months.
- •He emphasized that the trade agreement aims to ensure long-term, sustainable relationships and mutual benefits for both nations.
Key Questions Answered
Marco Rubio stated that India and America are very close to finalizing a trade agreement, noting that it could happen in a matter of weeks rather than months with only a few technical matters left to resolve.
Marco Rubio stated that the purpose of making an agreement is to secure better tariff rates compared to the present, while ensuring that the bilateral trade relationship remains long-term, sustainable, and mutually beneficial for both countries.
Marco Rubio indicated that a comprehensive trade agreement with India can help alleviate some of the current tensions in the overall diplomatic relationship between the two nations.
