The Times of India · 20 Oct, 10:55 · Business briefing

'Will happen shortly': US secretary Marco Rubio on progress of trade deal as he arrives in India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India, indicating that a significant bilateral trade agreement is imminent.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India, indicating that a significant bilateral trade agreement is imminent. He stated that the deal will happen shortly, signalling advanced negotiations between Washington and New Delhi. This development suggests a potential shift in global commerce dynamics, potentially easing tariffs and opening new markets for goods and services. For professionals, this marks a critical juncture where transatlantic and Indo-Pacific trade policies may realign. The news confirms high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at resolving longstanding commercial disputes, promising renewed economic cooperation and regulatory harmonisation between two major economies.

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