India-US trade deal highlights: EAM Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio

Following the India-US trade announcement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss implications, market access and cooperation priorities.

India-US trade deal highlights: EAM Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio

After the recent announcement of an India-US trade deal, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss finer details of market access, economic cooperation and strategic priorities that could shape the implementation phase.

Their discussions focused on sectors such as agriculture, technology transfers, and safeguards for critical industries, as both nations seek to reassure domestic stakeholders about benefits and protections.

Diplomats from both sides emphasised that such talks will continue through official channels in the coming weeks, pointing to a structured roadmap for tariff reductions, compliance timelines and potential joint initiatives.