Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:13am on 15 Nov 2026,Sunday India Global
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India and the United States are close to finalising their proposed bilateral trade agreement, with most major issues already resolved. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, he indicated that the remaining concerns largely involve the American side. Jaishankar stressed that India wants a balanced, mutually beneficial agreement offering competitive advantages over comparable economies. He said negotiations require careful discussions on individual tariff categories because jobs and livelihoods are involved. Although he expects the agreement to conclude soon, he avoided announcing a specific deadline. (PC: HT)
