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India-US Trade Pact Nears Completion as Issues Resolved, Says Jaishankar
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 04:46 PM
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that most of the outstanding issues in the India‑US trade pact have been resolved, bringing the agreement close to its final signing.
S. Jaishankar said on X that the bulk of issues in the India‑US trade pact have been resolved, bringing the agreement close to finalisation.
The pact, which covers trade in goods, services, e‑commerce and intellectual property, had faced hurdles over the past months, but the latest statements indicate that the remaining concerns are being addressed.
Officials from both countries are now working to finalise the text, with a signing ceremony expected soon, signalling a new phase in Indo‑US economic ties.
The agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade and investment, and is seen as a key element of India’s strategy to diversify trade partners.
The pact, which covers trade in goods, services, e‑commerce and intellectual property, had faced hurdles over the past months, but the latest statements indicate that the remaining concerns are being addressed.
Officials from both countries are now working to finalise the text, with a signing ceremony expected soon, signalling a new phase in Indo‑US economic ties.
The agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade and investment, and is seen as a key element of India’s strategy to diversify trade partners.