February 7, 2026 9:20 AM
India, US agree on interim trade framework; PM Modi calls it ‘great news’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the India–US interim trade framework, calling it “great news” for both countries, as the agreement is set to reduce US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said India and the United States had agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement and thanked Donald Trump for his personal commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. The Prime Minister said the framework reflects the growing depth, trust ...