Congress Attacks Centre on US Trade Pact

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

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The Congress on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the interim India-US trade understanding, alleging the agreement favours Washington more than New Delhi and questioning the benefits for domestic sectors. India US trade agreement criticism from Congress The opposition described the pact as

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Congress Questions India US Interim Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Congress questioned the proposed interim trade deal between India and the United States (US), alleging political motivations behind the timing of negotiations. The party linked the development to past diplomatic outreach events and questioned the government’s approach to trade policy. Congress Questions On India US Interim Trade Deal The opposition said the trade

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US Removes 25% Tariffs On Indian Goods from February 7

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The United States (US) has decided to remove the additional 25 percent retaliatory tariffs imposed on several Indian goods, marking a fresh step toward easing trade tensions between the two countries. The change takes effect from February 7 and is expected to benefit multiple export sectors. US Removes Retaliatory Tariffs On Indian Goods The extra […]

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EAM Jaishankar Says India US Deal Near Completion

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the ongoing India-US deal negotiations have entered a new phase and are expected to be completed soon, indicating progress in discussions covering strategic and economic cooperation. India US Deal Negotiation Progress Jaishankar stated that talks between the two countries have moved forward significantly, with both sides working

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India-US Trade Deal a Win-Win: Ashwini Vaishnaw

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the newly announced India-US trade deal is a win-win for citizens and industries in both countries, highlighting its potential to boost economic activity and strengthen bilateral ties. He said the agreement reflects growing cooperation between the two nations and balances the interests of producers, consumers and workers. Benefits for

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India Says US Trade Pact Nearing Finalisation

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

India has said it has made “very significant progress” in negotiations with the United States on a bilateral trade agreement, indicating that the deal is close to being finalised. Officials described the talks as being in the advanced stage, with most major issues already resolved. Talks in Advanced Stage Government sources said discussions have moved […]

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India and US to Discuss Trade Issues on January 13

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

India and the United States are set to continue discussions on bilateral trade issues, with the next scheduled call on January 13, 2026, according to Washington’s newly appointed ambassador to New Delhi. Both countries said they remain engaged in talks despite past setbacks in negotiating a trade agreement. Ongoing Negotiations and Challenges Trade negotiations between

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India–US Trade Deal Stalled Over Missed Leader Outreach

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

A long-pending trade agreement between India and the United States has not been concluded, with the US side attributing the delay partly to the absence of direct outreach between top leaders. The claim was made by the US Commerce Secretary, who said the deal did not move forward because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not […]

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Trump Says Modi Unhappy Over Tariff Dispute

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him over the issue of tariffs, even as he claimed that the two leaders continue to share a good personal relationship. Trump made the remarks while speaking about trade ties between India and the US and ongoing […]

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India-US Trade Talks Start on Positive Note

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Trade negotiations between India and the United States have resumed in New York, and sources describe the initial rounds as “encouraging.” The renewed engagement comes after months of tension over tariffs and energy policy. Key Players at the Table India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and senior officials, including lead negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, are participating in