Jaishankar’s talks with US Secretary Rubio on various subjects, including trade, follow US Ambassador Gor calling India–US ties the “most consequential global partnership of this century,” hinting at a possible thaw amid trade tensions.

Jaishankar speaks to Secretary of State Rubio after US envoy calls India a 'consequential partner'

Sergio Gor described the India-US ties as the most “consequential global partnership of this century” and stated that trade negotiations from both ends will be held on Tuesday. Gor also invited India to join the Pax Silica.

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The timing of this visit is key, coming just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day state visit to India. 

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India and the US were initially aiming to complete the first tranche of an India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall of 2025, but there were new developments in the US trade policy landscape, including tariffs.

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In the National Security Strategy, the Trump administration says that the US must continue to improve commercial (and other) relations with India to encourage New Delhi to contribute to Indo-Pacific security, including through continued quadrilateral cooperation with the Quad.

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Jake Sullivan accused Trump of damaging US-India relations to pursue personal business in Pakistan, calling it a major, under-reported strategic setback that threatens decades of bipartisan diplomatic progress.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu, calling PM Modi and US President Trump his close friends, urged India and the US to resolve their tariff dispute. He said a solution would benefit all, including Israel, and hinted at giving Modi private advice on dealing with Trump. Netanyahu visited India in 2018.

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The US-India relationship has grown stronger in recent decades, particularly in defence and counterterrorism, but there have been many instances that highlight persistent challenges in the bilateral ties, the latest being the tariff threats by President Donald Trump. 


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US President Donald Trump said that he never specified the exact rate of tariffs he would impose on countries doing business with Russia. He hinted that his decision would come after the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Russian leaders 

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US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, accused India of “profiting” from reselling Russian oil, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He warned that unless India ceases its oil imports from Russia, the US would “substantially raise the tariff” on goods from India.

India defies Trump’s threats over Russian oil purchases

With sanctions tightening, Indian refiners face export hurdles, higher costs, and shrinking margins if forced to pivot from discounted Russian oil.

US pressure on Russian crude trade could inflate India’s oil imports by $11 billion

The US has sanctioned six Indian firms for allegedly trading Iranian petroleum products, violating US sanctions. Their US assets are frozen, and American entities are barred from dealing with them. Firms in Turkey, the UAE, China, and Indonesia were also targeted.

'Not to punish...': US sanctions 6 Indian companies over oil trade with Iran hours after 25% tariff imposition; Tehran calls it 'economic imperialism'

The most advanced variant of the Apache helicopters, the AH-64E Apache, also known as the Apache Guardian, is used by the US Army and several international forces. The AH-64E has many improvements and upgrades to the legendary Apache series.

Apache Guardian AH-64E: India to get world’s deadliest attack helicopters from US - Know what these flying beasts can do. Features, cost and more

Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1

S Jaishankar in Washington, will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attend Quad meeting

Despite PM Modi's phone call, Trump repeats his claims about stopping India, Pakistan hostilities

‘I love Pakistan...Modi a fantastic man’: Trump claims stopping India-Pak conflict when asked about lunch with Asim Munir, then praises Pak army chief

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism in what is seen as a jibe against United States ahead of Pakistan Asim Munir's luncheon in White House

Jibe at US? PM Modi calls out 'double standards on terrorism' at G7 ahead of Trump's luncheon with Pak's Asim Munir

A series of high-profile US leaders are set to visit India as Washington and New Delhi strengthen diplomatic ties. National Security Adviser Waltz is preparing for his trip to New Delhi, while India readies for the arrival of Vance and Hegseth. The US Trade Representative is also expected to visit before Trump’s new tariffs take effect. Meanwhile, the India-US Forum is scheduled for April, signaling deeper cooperation between the two nations.

Top US officials set for key diplomatic visits to India in April

Taranjit Singh Sandhu talked to WION Correspondent Sidhant Sibal about opening of US consulate in Amritsar, comments by Pakistan businessmen, Maryam Nawaz on ties with India.

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Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), has underscored the flourishing ties between the United States and India, shedding light on "bullish" sentiments of US investors on India. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Aghi stated, " relationship has gone in a very positive direction, in a win-win fashion for both countries. you have to understand that the relationship is deep, much broader, and much more strategic between India and the United States."

US-India partnership forum's chief Mukesh Aghi talks to Wion

The government reported in the Lok Sabha on Friday that twenty-eight Indian students were deported from the United States to India this year. According to V Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs, the US authorities have been notified on a regular basis of the government's concerns on these kinds of incidents.

28 Indian students deported from US in 2023: Centre tells Lok Sabha

India mentioned in US hearing on dissenters being targeted abroad amid 'Pannun murder plot' row

India raised concerns with the United States regarding US ambassador's to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India flags US envoy’s visit to PoK, says ‘Respect our sovereignty’

Eric Garcetti says India and US have future of boundless opportunities

India-US ties: PM Modi and Biden hail 'most defining relationship of 21st century'

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