New Delhi's hope resonates with Trump's 'much different' deal than previous ones
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, right, and U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor raise a toast during a reception in Mumbai on Oct. 20. (Pool via Reuters)
KIRAN SHARMA
October 22, 2026 19:31 JST
NEW DELHI -- India and the U.S. are looking to finalize a trade deal they have been negotiating since early last year, with President Donald Trump saying they are "pretty close" to it, even as New Delhi is aiming to secure a "competitive advantage" over its peers such as Bangladesh and Vietnam in the American market.