US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau says India and the United States are “very, very close” to signing their trade deal and need to clear “that last hurdle.” Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland, Landau said negotiations have been ongoing for months and that both sides should seek “some closure” so they can move on to other items on the broader bilateral agenda.
Landau noted that he does not provide a specific timeline, but reiterated his view that the two countries are close to completing the agreement. He also said India is important on the global stage and that achieving a final resolution of the trade deal is significant.
The comments reflect continued progress but do not specify what remains to be resolved, nor do they confirm the exact date or terms of signing. Both reports attribute the remarks to Landau and describe the status of talks in similar terms.
