Rubio says India-US trade deal is ‘very, very close’ after Jaishankar meeting

Oct 20, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations for a trade deal with India are approaching completion. He highlighted discussions with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar about energy security and defense cooperation. While tensions over tariffs and energy continue to challenge negotiations, both countries aim to deepen their economic ties. Rubio’s visit to India includes a tour of the Reliance Industries refinery and meetings with business leaders.

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