The Director of the Centre for New American Security (CNAS), Lisa Curtis, on Tuesday (local time) described the recently announced India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent, as a "major step forward" for bilateral ties, while also cautionin
The President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) at the US Chamber of Commerce, Atul Keshap, has welcomed the recently announced India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent, saying that the agreement sends a "very positive psychological
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) committed to expand "bilateral and multilateral cooperation" through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) during their meeting ahead of the Critical Minerals Ministerial and welcomed
Former Indian diplomats on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade agreement, calling it a positive and evolving step that would boost bilateral trade, business confidence and people-to-people benefits between the two countries.
India has agreed to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods under the trade agreement with the United States, cutting average duties to zero from the current 13.5%, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said, according to CNBC.
Highlighting the robust economic engagement, the Ambassador stated that bilateral trade grew by over 12 per cent year-on-year. In 2025, bilateral trade between China and India reached a record high of USD 155.6 billion, with India's exports to China growing 9.7 per cent, underscoring the sig
Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog, on Tuesday highlighted that the India-US trade deal is essential for "competitive integration," fostering exports and investment, rather than isolationism.
Rajesh B. Lund, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Coimbatore, said the industry has "warmly welcomed" the US tariff reductions announced under the new trade initiative. "This is a landmark achievement, and we wholeheartedly appreciate the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, described the agreement as "much-awaited" and transformational for both economies. "The deal marks a significant milestone, unlocking immense opportunities for investments and growth, and added that the flurry of free trade agr
Kwatra said that the talks between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi herald an exciting new phase in the partnership between both nations.
During his US visit for the Critical Minerals Ministerial, EAM Jaishankar welcomed the India-US trade deal that cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. PM Modi and President Trump agreed to boost bilateral trade, increase US purchases, diversify from Russian oil, and strengthen ties.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday applauded Prime minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump over the announcement of the India-United States trade deal under which Washington has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, stating that it will further strengthen the t