Economic Reforms / EAM Jaishankar Praises Modi–Trump Deal On Tariffs, Calls It Win for Innovation
·5 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- India’s External Affairs Minister welcomed the US–India trade deal, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, innovation, and “Make in India” efforts.
- Figures like Mary Millben and Khanderao Kand praised the agreement as reconciliation, strengthening Indo-Pacific ties, and advancing cooperation in emerging technologies.
- The deal is expected to deepen economic, strategic, and technology cooperation, reinforcing US–India partnership through platforms like Quad and I2U2.
Washington, Feb 3: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on welcomed the US–India trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, and innovation in both economies.
The minister arrived in New York on Monday on a three-day official trip to attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial being hosted by his American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“This will create more jobs, spur growth and promote innovation in both economies,” Jaishankar said in a post on X. He said the agreement would strengthen “Make in India” efforts and encourage trusted technology ties. “A robust economic relationship is the strongest foundation for our strategic partnership,” he added.
American singer and commentator Mary Millben described the deal as a moment of reconciliation. She said the agreement showed “the power of humility” in diplomacy and thanked President Trump for restoring ties with Prime Minister Modi.
Millben praised India’s leadership during months of uncertainty and said the outcome positioned India strongly in global geopolitics. She expressed confidence in the future prosperity of the US–India relationship and said she was proud of both countries.
Khanderao Kand, chief of policy and strategy at the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, welcomed the agreement and thanked both leaders for strengthening the partnership.
Kand said the renewed momentum reinforces the central role of US–India ties in the Indo-Pacific. He added that the deal unblocks progress under TRUST, advancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, cybersecurity, robotics, space, and defense. He also cited deeper engagement through groupings such as Quad and I2U2.
Also read: ‘Made in India’ Products Will Now Have Reduced Tariff Of 18 Pc In US: PM Modi
Political commentator Javed Hassan said India secured a better tariff outcome than Pakistan without symbolic gestures. The reactions highlight the wide political and public interest surrounding the deal.
Officials on both sides say the agreement is expected to deepen cooperation across economic, strategic and technology domains in the months ahead.
--IANS
The minister arrived in New York on Monday on a three-day official trip to attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial being hosted by his American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“This will create more jobs, spur growth and promote innovation in both economies,” Jaishankar said in a post on X. He said the agreement would strengthen “Make in India” efforts and encourage trusted technology ties. “A robust economic relationship is the strongest foundation for our strategic partnership,” he added.
American singer and commentator Mary Millben described the deal as a moment of reconciliation. She said the agreement showed “the power of humility” in diplomacy and thanked President Trump for restoring ties with Prime Minister Modi.
Millben praised India’s leadership during months of uncertainty and said the outcome positioned India strongly in global geopolitics. She expressed confidence in the future prosperity of the US–India relationship and said she was proud of both countries.
Khanderao Kand, chief of policy and strategy at the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, welcomed the agreement and thanked both leaders for strengthening the partnership.
Kand said the renewed momentum reinforces the central role of US–India ties in the Indo-Pacific. He added that the deal unblocks progress under TRUST, advancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, cybersecurity, robotics, space, and defense. He also cited deeper engagement through groupings such as Quad and I2U2.
Also read: ‘Made in India’ Products Will Now Have Reduced Tariff Of 18 Pc In US: PM Modi
Political commentator Javed Hassan said India secured a better tariff outcome than Pakistan without symbolic gestures. The reactions highlight the wide political and public interest surrounding the deal.
Officials on both sides say the agreement is expected to deepen cooperation across economic, strategic and technology domains in the months ahead.
--IANS
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