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india-us
India-US Trade Deal Framework ‘Ready’ for Signing at ‘Right Time’, Says Official
An Indian official announced that the framework for the India-US trade deal is ready and will be signed at an appropriate time. Negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement are progressing. India is seeking a tariff structure that provides a comparative advantage. Separately, the USTR proposed Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5% on India and other economies.
Sunil Bharti Mittal Hopeful of India-US Trade Deal in Coming Weeks at USISPF Summit
Sunil Bharti Mittal, speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) IX Leadership Summit, expressed confidence that India and the United States will finalize a trade deal in the coming weeks. Mittal, honored with the 2026 Leadership Award, directly addressed US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and underscored the industry's anticipation for the pact. He also highlighted the nearly five-million-strong Indian diaspora as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation.