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US and India nearing trade deal after high-level talks in Mumbai

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India's foreign minister in Mumbai to advance trade negotiations, which Rubio described as being very close to finalization. The talks aimed to resolve issues such as U.S. tariffs and India's procurement of Russian oil. Both nations also discussed strengthening cooperation in energy, technology, and defense, with a trilateral meeting including the UAE focusing on regional energy security and economic priorities. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Marco Rubio says ‘we’re about as close as you can be’ to an India trade deal after talks in Mumbai

    The U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 50% on most Indian goods in August 2025 after trade talks broke down