Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:20am on 03 Jun 2025,Tuesday India Global
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism over a forthcoming trade deal with India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and his strong rapport with President Donald Trump. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Lutnick said both nations are close to finalizing a mutually beneficial agreement. He highlighted Trump’s respect for India and the willingness to include allies like India in the AI revolution. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed ongoing talks, despite rising US tariffs on steel and aluminium. The two sides aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
