‘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.
Surjewala highlighted public statements by US officials, including Marco Rubio, who said India had committed to stop buying Russian oil as part of broader discussions tied to the trade framework. Rubio’s remarks came at the Munich Security Conference, where he said Washington had “gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil” following talks with Indian officials.
The concerns have particularly been sparked over US claims on India's energy ties with Russia and New Delhi's market access commitments.
Rahul Gandhi claimed that tariff concessions to Bangladesh on the country's textile exports and sourcing clauses in India–US deal may damage both India's cotton farmers and textile businesses.
With textile exports to the US worth nearly USD 7.5 billion annually, the Centre said the interim agreement will ensure Indian exporters remain competitive despite Bangladesh’s revised tariff access.
The MEA's clarification comes amid reports highlighting revisions in the US document, which earlier had contrasted with the statement released by the Indian side.
