Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said an interim trade agreement with the United States will strengthen “Make in India” by opening new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs and by creating jobs for women and youngsters.
He thanked US President Donald Trump for his personal commitment to robust ties between the two countries and called the development “great news for India and the USA.” Mr Modi said the framework reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of the strategic partnership and is expected to pave the way for enhanced trade cooperation while addressing key market access and regulatory issues.
According to the government, the proposed framework aims to boost India’s flagship Make in India initiative by creating opportunities across multiple sectors. Farmers, entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups and fishermen are expected to benefit from improved access to the US market and smoother trade mechanisms.
On X, Mr Modi said the agreement strengthens Make in India by opening opportunities for hardworking farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startup innovators and fishermen, and will generate large-scale employment for women and youngsters. He added it will deepen investment and technology partnerships, strengthen resilient and trusted supply chains, contribute to global growth and support India’s progress toward a Viksit Bharat through future-oriented global partnerships that empower people and promote shared prosperity.
