India, US still working on trade deal, says MEA

India Jan 09, 2026

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) says formal trade talks with the US kicked off back in February 2025 and are very much ongoing.
According to spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, both countries have had several rounds of discussions and have come close to sealing a fair deal more than once.

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This isn't just paperwork—India-US trade was worth about $191 billion last year, making the US one of India's biggest partners.
There's been some public back-and-forth about delays, but the MEA insists both sides are committed and ironing out details like tariffs and market access.
Jaiswal also pointed out that PM Modi and President Trump spoke eight times last year about this partnership, so talks are definitely alive.