India’s Modi hails ‘great news’ after US slashes tariffs as part of new trade deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the US's reduction of tariffs on Indian goods as part of a new trade deal, stating it was "great news for India and USA!" The agreement, which cuts US duties to 18% and commits India to large purchases of US energy and industrial goods, aims to ease tensions over India's oil purchases. President Donald Trump described the pact as restoring close ties between them, highlighting its significance in strengthening bilateral relations.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party accuses Prime Minister Modi of signing an interim trade agreement that they claim undermines India's economic self-reliance and benefits American agricultural producers.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The PDP in Jammu and Kashmir called for an all-party meeting to address the potential economic hardship of the apple sector due to the impact of the India-U.S. trade deal.
— The Hindu
Kharge, Rahul, to meet Congress leaders from five States and J&K on February 20 to plan strategy against India-U.S. trade deal
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