India a 'strategic ally', trade deal to be finalised soon: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the special relationship that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share

On July 9, the reciprocal tariffs announced by Trump are going to come into effect. While many nations have tried negotiating deals with the US, only the UK and China have been able to secure a deal so far. 

 

The Centre also seems ready to push for a mutually beneficial deal with the US. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a conversation with Financial Express, confirmed the same. She said that India is not averse to finalising a comprehensive trade pact with the US, provided the nation’s core concerns, especially regarding farmers and livestock producers, are respected.