Marco Rubio Signals Near Completion of US-India Trade Deal, Emphasizes Strategic Partnerships

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Marco Rubio Signals Near Completion of US-India Trade Deal, Emphasizes Strategic Partnerships

‘We’re down to some technical details’: Rubio gives update on India-US trade talks

10/21/2026

In an interview with Network 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that 'some technical details' remain to be finalised in India-US trade talks. He said he expects these details to be...

Firstpost

‘Every country has national interests’: What Marco Rubio’s trade message means for India

10/21/2026

Marco Rubio says India and the US are close to a trade agreement, but tariff advantages, market access and clarity on trade rules will determine how much Indian exporters gain

The Hindu

Rubio says India-U.S. trade deal close, urges New Delhi to boost U.S. energy, defence buys

10/21/2026

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides welcomed the progress made in negotiations on the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to working towards its...

NEWS18

Marco Rubio Welcomes India's ‘Desire To Diversify’: 'Strong Ally With Diverse Energy Portfolio'

10/20/2026

Rubio’s remarks come amid continuing negotiations between New Delhi and Washington over a trade agreement, with energy imports and US pressure on countries buying Russian oil.

CNBC-TV18

Exclusive | ‘It’s incredibly close’: Marco Rubio says US-India trade deal may be just weeks away

10/20/2026

Washington and New Delhi are working to resolve the final technical issues in a proposed trade pact, with the US Secretary of State stressing the need for mutually beneficial terms. Rubio also...

NEWS18

‘Not Months, US-India Trade Deal Expected In Weeks’: Marco Rubio Tells News18 ‘It Is Incredibly Close’

10/20/2026

Marco Rubio to News18: "US-India trade deal is incredibly close. I think we are down to some technical details that need to be worked out..."

NEWS18

‘Very Close, Small Items Left To Wrap Up’: Rubio Teases US-India Trade Deal In Mumbai

10/20/2026

He added that only a few items remained to be settled and expressed hope that an announcement would follow shortly.

NEWS18

Marco Rubio Calls India a ‘Refining Superpower’ | US Finally Corroborate India’s Oil Refining Might:

10/20/2026

"India is a refining superpower" — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remark puts India’s growing importance in the global energy market in the spotlight.India’s extensive oil-refining capacity...