Trump says India-U.S. trade deal near, promises new pact

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that India and the U.S. are "pretty close" to a trade deal, describing it as "much different" than previous agreements. Speaking at the Oval Office on October 20, 2026, Trump said both sides want an agreement. His remarks came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India, focusing on trade, energy, technology, and defence ties. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer earlier this month. The two countries finalized a framework for the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement in February, but U.S. tariff changes have prompted further negotiations.


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