The European Parliament approved the Turnberry trade framework with the United States, including a sunset clause that expires tariff concessions on December 31, 2029, unless renewed by both sides.

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US Ambassador Sergio Gor has revealed that the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is near completion, with negotiators working through the final 1-2% of the legal text. Speaking at the USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, Gor said a recent US Supreme Court intervention delayed the process.

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Sergio Gor said the trade deal was briefly delayed by a Supreme Court intervention but regained momentum after Jamieson Lee Greer's New Delhi visit, with most of the agreement now complete.

India-US trade deal in final stages: US envoy says talks are down to the last 1 or 2%

The United States and India have reviewed progress on negotiations for a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with both sides reporting substantial advances and reaffirming their commitment to concluding an interim deal as a stepping stone toward a broader trade pact.

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The US says it is "very, very close" to finalising a trade agreement with India. But despite months of negotiations, several sensitive issues remain unresolved. Here's what the two countries are negotiating and why the deal is taking time.

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The Modi-Trump meeting comes at a time when both countries are looking to address trade differences. Success in negotiations could lead to increased investment, stronger supply chains and expanded energy collaboration.

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Trump reiterated that India had long benefited unfairly from US trade by imposing high tariffs and paying nothing, while claiming the situation has now reversed, with Washington now making significant gains from trade with New Delhi.

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The talks are being held under the framework established in a Joint Statement released by India and the US on February 7, where both sides agreed to work towards an interim trade deal alongside a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement.

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The new pact is expected to further unlock opportunities in high-value sectors including advanced manufacturing, digital trade and emerging technologies.

Just one percent of trade talks left; agreement to be signed in weeks & months: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

We are moving toward a system defined by a handful of major powers—the United States, China, India, and possibly Russia—alongside a European Union that remains an economic and regulatory heavyweight despite its internal complexities.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was scheduled to be part of the delegation but will now skip the Washington visit as she will be attending Parliament for the introduction of bills to fast-track the implementation of 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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The US has launched investigations into alleged unfair trade practices by 16 key trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act. The move comes after the SC blocked earlier tariffs, as the Trump administration seeks new legal grounds to impose duties 

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had famously claimed in a podcast that the trade deal with India could not materialise last year because PM Modi refused to call Trump. He also said earlier that India would eventually give in to the pressure, say sorry, and try to make an agreement.

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India and the US have decided to reschedule trade talks after the US Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s sweeping tariffs, prompting fresh legal and economic review.

India-US trade talks rescheduled after US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs

India and the United States announced a new trade framework on February 6, aiming to enhance bilateral economic cooperation, market access, and strategic trade engagement. The development comes amid continued tariff pressure rhetoric from Donald Trump, signalling a tougher negotiation stance as both sides navigate trade imbalances, supply chain concerns, and evolving global economic dynamics.


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Ramesh accused PM Modi of being "so desperate to protect his delicate image" and suggested that if he had "simply waited another 18 days, Indian farmers could have been spared this pain and crisis.

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Will India still face 18 per cent US tariffs even after the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal duties? President Trump says “nothing changes” under the interim trade deal.

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Will India still pay 18% tariffs after SCOTUS scraps Trump reciprocal duties? Here’s what the POTUS said

Marco Rubio claimed India agreed to halt Russian oil purchases, but Indian officials stress energy decisions are based on national interest. With no clear confirmation from New Delhi, the issue highlights tensions between economic priorities and geopolitical pressure.

Rubio says India ‘committed’ to stop Russian oil purchase days after Jaishankar's 'strategic autonomy' remark: Who said what

PM hailed the private sector as "critical for the next phase of economic transformation" and called for "decisive response" from them. He said the private sector must focus less on protecting margins and "invest aggressively in R&D supply chain.

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The Minister stated that India's energy sourcing policy is driven by commercial imperatives in a complex and dynamic global oil market.



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Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov accused the US of coercive tactics to block India and others from buying cheap Russian oil, citing sanctions and tanker pressure. India reiterated energy decisions are guided by national interest amid claims linked to the India-US trade deal.

'Trying to ban India...': Moscow's BIG allegation on US amid uncertainty over Russian oil purchase after Washington's trade deal

The White House has released its first fact sheet on the new US-India trade deal. The document mentions tariff relief for India but offers little detail on New Delhi’s reported pledge to stop buying Russian oil. All details here.

White House releases first official fact sheet on US-India trade deal; no mention of New Delhi ending Russian oil purchase

Piyush Goyal used cricket humour to describe India’s improving trade ties with the US, joking that America might have beaten India in a T20 match “if reciprocal tariffs were zero.” His remark came after both countries finalised a deal cutting US tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.

T20 meets trade: Piyush Goyal delivers cricket-style jab on India-US tariff deal, steals spotlight at US event. Watch

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