Washington DC [US], February 3 (ANI): India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday lauded the India-US deal, saying it would create vast opportunities for both nations.
Kwatra said talks between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi herald an exciting new phase in the partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, he wrote: “A big WIN for a consequential partnership under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. India and USA announce trade deal creating vast new opportunities for the two economies and the people of our two great nations. Today’s announcements herald an exciting new phase in our partnership.”
The deal gives India lower tariff rates than Pakistan. Under the Executive Order issued by US President Donald Trump on July 31, 2025, new reciprocal tariff rates were announced for Pakistan at 19%.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Department of State on Tuesday at 3:30 pm (US local time). The meeting is part of Jaishankar’s three-day visit to the United States, where he will participate in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4, hosted by Washington.
Ahead of the ministerial, the US Department of State said Secretary Rubio will bring together partners globally to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains, focusing on securing reliable and resilient chains essential for economic and national security, technological leadership, and the energy transition.
Amid the visit, Jaishankar welcomed the India-US trade agreement on X, saying it “will create more jobs, spur growth and promote innovation in both economies. It will strengthen ‘Make in India’ endeavours and encourage trusted technology ties.” (ANI)
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