US envoy Sergio Gor says negotiations for an India-U.S. trade deal are in the final stages, speaking at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. Gor states the agreement has advanced further than most observers expected, and he characterizes it as being in the last phase of talks, indicating there is “in the last 1–2%” left to complete. He adds that he is determined to conclude the negotiations, saying the trade deal would be beneficial to both the United States and India. The remarks reflect the current status of the talks and the expectation of reaching an agreement soon, though no specific terms, timelines, or figures for tariffs, market access, or sector commitments are mentioned in the reports provided. The comments are presented as an update on progress toward a deal rather than a description of any new negotiated provisions.