Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:15am on 15 Nov 2026,Sunday India Global
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India and the United States have resolved most issues related to their proposed trade agreement, with the remaining concerns largely on the American side. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, Jaishankar said negotiations had reached their final stage and expressed hope that the deal would be concluded soon. He stressed that India wants an agreement that is balanced, mutually beneficial and gives Indian businesses an advantage over competing economies. He also said the negotiations require careful discussions on individual tariff lines because the agreement affects jobs and livelihoods. (PC: HT)