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India-US Trade Deal Boosts Jobs, Innovation, and Strategic Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the newly announced US-India trade deal, stating it will create jobs and spur growth in both nations. The agreement is seen as strengthening the "Make in India" initiative and fostering cooperation in critical technology areas like AI and quantum computing. Commentators and analysts highlight the deal's role in reinforcing the strategic partnership and India's position in global geopolitics. The pact is expected to deepen economic, strategic, and technological cooperation in the coming months.

Key Points: US-India Trade Deal: Jaishankar Welcomes Growth & Jobs Boost

  • Deal strengthens Make in India
  • Encourages trusted tech ties
  • Unblocks progress in AI, quantum, defense
  • Reinforces Indo-Pacific partnership
  • Secures favorable tariff outcome
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EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal

EAM Jaishankar welcomes US-India trade deal, calling it a foundation for strategic partnership, job creation, and innovation in both economies.

"This will create more jobs, spur growth and promote innovation in both economies. - S. Jaishankar"

Washington, Feb 3

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on welcomed the US-India trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, and innovation in both economies.

The minister arrived in New York on Monday on a three-day official trip to attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial being hosted by his American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

"This will create more jobs, spur growth and promote innovation in both economies," Jaishankar said in a post on X. He said the agreement would strengthen "Make in India" efforts and encourage trusted technology ties. "A robust economic relationship is the strongest foundation for our strategic partnership," he added.

American singer and commentator Mary Millben described the deal as a moment of reconciliation. She said the agreement showed "the power of humility" in diplomacy and thanked President Trump for restoring ties with Prime Minister Modi.

Millben praised India's leadership during months of uncertainty and said the outcome positioned India strongly in global geopolitics. She expressed confidence in the future prosperity of the US-India relationship and said she was proud of both countries.

Khanderao Kand, chief of policy and strategy at the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, welcomed the agreement and thanked both leaders for strengthening the partnership.

Kand said the renewed momentum reinforces the central role of US-India ties in the Indo-Pacific. He added that the deal unblocks progress under TRUST, advancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, cybersecurity, robotics, space, and defense. He also cited deeper engagement through groupings such as Quad and I2U2.

Political commentator Javed Hassan said India secured a better tariff outcome than Pakistan without symbolic gestures. The reactions highlight the wide political and public interest surrounding the deal.

Officials on both sides say the agreement is expected to deepen cooperation across economic, strategic and technology domains in the months ahead.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector in Bangalore, the focus on AI, quantum, and cybersecurity cooperation is very promising. Hope this translates into real R&D partnerships and not just talk.
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Vikram M
Good step, but we must ensure our MSMEs are protected and can compete. Sometimes these big deals only benefit large corporations. The government should clarify the fine print for small businesses.
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Priya S
Strengthening ties with the US is crucial for countering China's influence in our region. The Quad and I2U2 mentions are key. This is about strategic autonomy and national security, not just trade.
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Rohit P
The comment about securing a better deal than Pakistan without "symbolic gestures" says a lot. It shows our diplomacy is focused on hard national interest, which is how it should be. Well done Team Jaishankar.
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Michael C
While the deal seems positive, I hope the "trusted technology ties" don't mean we simply become a market for American tech. We need to build our own capabilities. The real test is in the implementation.
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Ananya R
Cooperation in critical minerals is very smart. We need to secure our supply chains for the green energy transition. This deal seems to cover all the right bases for the future. 👏

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