Centre Rejects Rahul Gandhi Claims On US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

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Centre Rejects Rahul Gandhi Claims On US Trade Deal The Union government has dismissed criticism by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the India–US trade agreement, stating that farmers’ interests remain protected under the proposed framework. India US Trade Deal Government Response

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Congress Attacks Centre on US Trade Pact

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

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 unequal, arguing the United States secured greater concessions in tariffs and

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Sergio Gor Praises India US Ties Growth

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India and the United States continue to expand diplomatic and economic engagement, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighting growing cooperation across sectors and frequent high level exchanges. India US Relations Engagement Gor said the bilateral relationship holds significant long term potential and pointed to sustained dialogue between leaders and senior

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Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Clarity on India-US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday questioned the government over the lack of clarity surrounding the recently announced India-United States trade deal, saying citizens have a right to know the full details of the agreement. Mallikarjun Kharge Demands for Disclosure in Parliament Raising the issue in […]

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EEPC India Flags Exporter Concerns Over US Trade Deal

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

India’s Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC India) recently organised an open house session to address exporter anxieties surrounding the proposed India–US trade agreement. Industry participants raised significant concerns relating to fluctuating US tariffs, clarity on policy timelines, and the stability of export conditions. These discussions are critical as

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India-US Trade Deal Hits Snag Over Apples and GM Crops

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

India and the United States have made substantial progress toward a bilateral trade agreement, but key issues around agricultural imports threaten to derail finalization. Recent rounds of negotiations in New Delhi from June 5 to 10 highlighted significant tensions over market access for US-grown apples and genetically modified (GM) crops such as corn and soybeans. American

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Trump Says US Close to Trade Deal with India Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is on the verge of finalizing a trade agreement with India. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said, “India, as you know, we’re very close to making a deal with India.” He emphasized that progress in bilateral trade talks was closely tied to […]

International

India and US Finalize Phase One of Trade Deal, Target $500 Billion by 2030

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

India and the United States have finalized the terms of reference for the initial phase of a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 and deepen strategic economic ties. The two nations had earlier agreed, in February, to collaborate on the first stage of the trade pact, aiming to […]

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India and US to Finalize Bilateral Trade Agreement Framework

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

India and the United States are poised to finalize the framework and terms of reference for a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) during a series of discussions commencing this week. The negotiations, spanning three days, aim to outline the structure and schedule for the agreement, which is anticipated to unfold in two phases, with the […]