‘Very optimistic’: US-India trade deal is ‘not too distant future’, says US Commerce Secy

‘Very optimistic’: US-India trade deal is ‘not too distant future’, says US Commerce Secy

The United States is hopeful about finalising a trade deal with India soon, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. His remarks come amid concerns over tariffs threats from Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. File Image/Reuters