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India-U.S. Trade Deal Near? Donald Trump Says Agreement Is Close, Signals A Different Deal

India-U.S. Trade Deal Near? Donald Trump Says Agreement Is Close, Signals A Different Deal

Sakshi Batra
Sakshi Batra / Karishma Asoodani
  • New Delhi,
  • Oct 21, 2026,
  • Updated Oct 21, 2026, 11:33 AM IST

U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled that India and the United States are close to finalising a trade deal, while indicating that the proposed agreement will differ significantly from earlier proposals. The negotiations come amid tariff-related challenges and India's concerns over protecting sensitive domestic sectors. Business Today’s Karishma Asoodani explains the latest developments, including comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his India visit and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent trip to Washington. With expectations building around a possible agreement before the year ends, the deal could become an important development for trade and investor sentiment. Like, Share, and Subscribe to Business Today.