US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says negotiators from the United States and India are in the final stages of concluding a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement. Gor describes the negotiations as being in the “last 1 per cent,” adding that most of the deal is already complete and that only a few items remain on both sides. The remarks come amid continued negotiations that have lasted about 18 months, according to one report. Gor also signals confidence that the agreement could be concluded relatively quickly, saying it would help provide greater certainty and stability for businesses. Multiple outlets report that talks are progressing despite outstanding issues, framed as minor remaining points rather than major unresolved differences. The reports also note the broader economic context for the trade relationship: bilateral trade has grown substantially, and both countries aim to reach a $500 billion target. Overall, the sources present the same status update from Gor, emphasizing that the agreement is close to finalization while still pending final resolution of remaining items.