India and US near 'much different' trade deal as Rubio visits Mumbai

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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that India and the US are "pretty close" to finalizing a trade deal, describing it as a "much different kind" of agreement than previous pacts. Trump's remarks came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mumbai for talks on trade, energy, technology, and defence. Rubio said only "a small number of items" remain, hoping the pact will be sealed "shortly." Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss details. The two nations finalized a framework for the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement in February, but subsequent US tariff changes have prompted further negotiations.


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