‘Fake News Alert’: Sergio Gor dismisses report of India rejecting US quick trade deal offer
The US Ambassador said that both sides had "very constructive meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to finalizing a trade deal."
The US Ambassador said that both sides had "very constructive meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to finalizing a trade deal."
Goyal reiterated that both countries remain committed to concluding a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says the India-US trade agreement is nearing completion, dismisses speculation over strained ties and says President Donald Trump continues to view Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a close friend while backing deeper cooperation across trade, defence and technology.
Goyal said that the agreement was finalised and announced before the US Supreme Court's order striking down President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to discuss a proposed trade agreement, energy cooperation, artificial intelligence and the situation in West Asia during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France.
Opposition Congress legislators on Thursday carried out a march and staged a demonstration at the Porch of the Rajasthan assembly here in protest against alleged compromise on the interests of India's agriculture and dairy sectors, in the India-US trade deal.
The White House has rolled out a temporary import duty using a rarely discussed trade provision, raising questions over exemptions, duration, and the scope of presidential powers in trade matters.
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram questioned the Modi government over the implications of the US Supreme Court ruling on the recently announced trade framework between India and the United States.
As questions swirl over presidential tariff powers, Trump projected confidence in bilateral ties, calling his relationship with India “fantastic” and indicating plans around the upcoming Quad Summit.
With billions in levies potentially refundable, Washington has moved swiftly to impose a temporary surcharge while preserving existing national security and unfair trade tariffs.
