“We really have the bulk of the issues sorted out,” says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the India-US trade deal at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026. Describing negotiations as being in the final stretch, he expresses hope that the remaining issues can be resolved soon and urges both sides to take a broader view. Jaishankar also highlights India’s painstaking approach to trade negotiations, saying recent agreements have been strategically assessed to boost exports and strengthen domestic competitiveness.
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