India US trade deal: EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio welcome new pact; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals
Published on: Feb. 4, 2026, 7:17 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India and the US have agreed on a trade deal. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration and mining. The leaders also emphasized the importance of their democracies working together. Discussions covered trade, energy, defense, and technology.
