Also Read India rejects Lutnick claim on US trade deal, flags concern over Minneapolis shooting“Expressing personal prejudices does not behove those in office. “India and the US were committed to negotiating a bilateral trade agreement as far back as February 13 last year. He also noted that Modi and Trump had spoken on eight occasions during 2025, covering a wide range of issues linked to the bilateral partnership. Many analysts believe the Russian oil bit is a pressure tactic in the trade negotiations. The bill has been sponsored by US Senator Lindsey Graham, who said earlier this week that President Trump had greenlighted the proposed measure.

Source: The Telegraph January 09, 2026 17:08 UTC