India-US Trade Deal In Final 1-2% Stretch, Says Envoy Sergio Gor

The India-US trade agreement is nearing completion, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stating that the deal is in its final stages. Gor highlighted the strong bilateral partnership and emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in areas such as technology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and defense. Kwatra, India's ambassador to the United States, underscored India's growing economic influence and projected a $500 billion trade target by 2030. Helberg, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, emphasized the importance of diversifying critical technology supply chains away from China and building a shared AI developer ecosystem with India. The strong rapport between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also highlighted as a key pillar of the relationship.