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April 21, 2026 9:02 AM

‘India, US continue to have positive, productive discussions on trade deal’

A senior United States official has said that Washington and New Delhi are making progress toward a finalised trade deal, as the two sides hold fresh negotiations in the American capital. The official, speaking to ANI, said, "The Trump administration and India continue to have positive and productive discussions towards a finalised trade deal. "The comment came in response to ANI's question about the current status of the ongoing trade talks between the two countries in Washington, DC. Indian...

February 5, 2026 6:33 PM

India-US trade deal safeguards farmers’ interests, no compromise on agriculture or dairy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the proposed India-US trade deal fully protects country’s agricultural and dairy sectors, asserting that there has been no compromise on farmers’ interests. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Chouhan said the government has ensured that India’s staple grains, millets, fruits, major crops and dairy products remain outside the scope of any market-opening measures that could harm domestic produc...

February 5, 2026 2:45 PM

First tranche of India-US trade deal in 4-5 days, formal pact by mid-March: Piyush Goyal

India is set to roll out the first tranche of its bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States within the next four to five days, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The initial phase of the agreement will lead to a reduction in US tariffs on Indian exports to 18 per cent. Goyal said a joint India-US statement is expected to be issued in the coming days. Following this, an executive order will be released, bringing the reduced 18 per cent tariff on Indian goo...

February 3, 2026 8:36 AM

Trade deal heralds exciting new phase in our partnership: Indian envoy to US

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday hailed the trade deal between the two nations and said that the new announcements "herald an exciting new phase in our partnership". This came as India and the US reached a trade deal on Monday. Taking to X, the Indian Ambassador said, "A big WIN for a consequential partnership under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. India and USA announce a trade deal creating vast new opportunities for the tw...

November 5, 2025 6:05 PM

Trump says he met with Swiss representatives to discuss trade

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he met with senior representatives from Switzerland to discuss trade, among other topics, adding his praise for participants "on a job well done." "The meeting was adjourned with the understanding that our Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, will discuss the subjects further with Switzerland’s Leaders," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump's positive comment could spell good news for Switzerland, which has been trying to negotiate a better tariff d...

October 20, 2025 3:55 PM

UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday extended warm greetings to people across Britain and the world on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Recalling his recent visit to India, Starmer said he lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotion, joy, and renewed friendship between the two nations. "Wishing Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs across Britain a joyful and peaceful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Earlier this month, I lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotion, joy, and renewed bonds. ...

July 28, 2025 8:54 AM

US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal

The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods - half the threatened rate - and averting a bigger trade war between the two allies that account for almost a third of global trade. U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal at Trump's luxury golf course in western Scotland after an hour-long meeting that pushed the hard-fought deal over the line, following mont...

July 16, 2025 9:18 AM

Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal, EU readies retaliation

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were coming, while offering fresh details on planned duties on pharmaceuticals. Trump announced the pact with Indonesia, a relatively minor U.S. trading partner, as he continued to press for what he views as better terms with trading partners and ways to shrink a huge U.S. trade deficit. Letters setting tariff rates for dozens of...

June 27, 2025 10:21 AM

Trump says deal signed with China, hints at ‘great deal’ coming up with India

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that America has signed a deal with China and hinted that a "very big" deal with India will follow soon. Trump made the remarks while speaking at the Big Beautiful Bill event. In his speech hinting towards trade deals, Trump said, "Everybody wants to make a deal and have a part of it. Remember a few months ago, the press was saying, 'You really have anybody of any interest? Well, we just signed with China yesterday. We are having some ...

February 13, 2025 11:33 PM

India’s ‘early signals’ received well, Trump official says US aims for trade deal by 2025

The Donald Trump administration has welcomed India's "early body signals" on trade, with a senior White House official expressing optimism for a "fair" bilateral trade deal between the two countries by the end of 2025. Speaking to reporters ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump, the official said that while substantial work remains, the initial approach from the Indian government has been well received in Washington. The official anticipated that the d...