Multiple outlets report that Reuters had alleged India rejected a proposed quick, restricted interim trade deal put forward by Washington and was instead waiting for a better agreement. In response, the US envoy publicly dismisses the report, saying that “no one has rejected anything.” The envoy indicates that both sides are holding constructive meetings aimed at reaching a trade deal. Separately, Indian officials also reject claims that India is turning down the deal or delaying negotiations. India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal calls the reports “completely false,” and the Indian government states there is no basis for assertions that the proposed pact is being refused or put on hold. Taken together, the accounts indicate that while Reuters describes a disagreement and delay, US and Indian representatives dispute those characterizations and emphasize ongoing discussions toward an agreement. The reporting focuses on the contradiction between the earlier allegation about rejection or roadblocks and the subsequent denials by both governments’ representatives.