Trust, once damaged, slow to rebuild: US expert on India-US trade deal

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:38 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) After months of rancor and uncertainty, the United States and India have announced an initial trade deal. The agreement eases a standoff that had become untenable for both sides, but it will not magically restore trust, a former senior US government official has opined.

Cyprus FM congratulates EAM Jaishankar on India-US trade deal, India-EU FTA

IANS | February 4, 2026 5:45 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Washington earlier on Wednesday, India time, congratulating him on the India-US trade deal and the recent Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU).

EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio, Bessent in Washington

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:21 AM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, holding wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership.

India-US trade deal a 'game changer', reckons USIBC

IANS | February 3, 2026 9:26 PM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The India-US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump is a “very significant” development and could reshape economic ties between the two countries, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said on Tuesday.