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US Hails Historic India Trade Deal as "Big Win" Under Trump-Modi Leadership

White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai praised the newly secured US-India trade deal as a historic victory for American workers and industries. India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, called it a "big win" that launches vast opportunities, heralding a new phase in the partnership under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and President Trump. The deal grants India more favorable tariff rates compared to Pakistan. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss further cooperation, including on critical mineral supply chains.

Key Points: US-India Trade Deal: Historic Victory for American Workers

  • Deal hailed as historic victory for US workers
  • Creates vast new economic opportunities
  • India gets lower tariffs than Pakistan
  • Heralds new phase in bilateral partnership
  • Jaishankar to meet US Secretary of State
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"Historic victory," White House Deputy Press Secretary lauds India-US deal

White House lauds new US-India trade agreement creating vast opportunities, marking a new phase in the strategic partnership under Trump and Modi.

"A big WIN for a consequential partnership under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. - Vinay Mohan Kwatra"

Washington DC, February 3

White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai lauded the India-US deal as historic.

Desai said that the deal was a victory for all Americans.

In a post on X, he said, "The Dealmaker in Chief has secured a trade deal with a fast-growing, top five global economy that's home to over one billion people. Another historic victory for American workers, farmers, and industries."

Meanwhile, India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Tuesday lauded the India-US deal, saying it would launch vast opportunities for both nations.

Kwatra said that the talks between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi herald an exciting new phase in the partnership between both nations.

In a post on X, he said, "A big WIN for a consequential partnership under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. India and USA announce trade deal creating vast new opportunities for the two economies and the people of our two great nations. Today's announcements herald an exciting new phase in our partnership."

The deal gave India lower tariff rates than Pakistan. Under the Executive Order issued by US President Donald Trump on July 31, 2025, new reciprocal tariff rates were announced for Pakistan, including a 19 per cent rate.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Department of State on Tuesday. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 pm (US local time).

The meeting is part of Jaishankar's three-day visit to the United States, where he is participating in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4, hosted by Washington.

Ahead of the ministerial, the US Department of State announced that Secretary Rubio will bring together partners from across the globe to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see our diplomats working hard. The lower tariff compared to Pakistan is a strategic win. But I hope the fine print benefits our farmers and small industries as much as it does the big corporations.
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Aditya G
While the deal sounds positive, the announcement feels very focused on the American side's "victory". We should ensure this is truly a two-way street. Our media needs to scrutinize the details, not just celebrate the headline.
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Sarah B
Interesting development. The critical minerals cooperation is the real story here for long-term tech and energy security. Hope it reduces our dependency on any single source.
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Vikram M
Jai Hind! A big step for Make in India. When two democratic giants partner, it creates stability. Let's see how this translates on the ground for exports like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and IT services.
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Karthik V
The geopolitical angle is clear. Strengthening ties with the US is crucial in today's world. The timing with the Critical Minerals meeting shows this is about building resilient supply chains away from China.

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