US says interim trade deal almost ready as Jaishankar meets Rubio in Philippines
The interim trade deal between India and the US is nearly finalized, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to visit India by year-end, US officials stated after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's meeting with Rubio in Manila. The discussions covered key topics such as trade, energy, defense, and artificial intelligence, alongside regional issues like the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine. This meeting underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations amid ongoing global challenges.