We’re Very, Very Close: Marco Rubio Says India-US Trade Deal Nears Finalisation Ahead Of Meeting With

Marco Rubio said the US and India are very close to finalizing a bilateral trade deal, as Washington also focuses on energy supplies and Russian oil issues during his Mumbai visit

6 sources20 Oct 2026Updated 37h ago

We’re Very, Very Close: Marco Rubio Says India-US Trade Deal Nears Finalisation Ahead Of Meeting With

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Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda.
Marco Rubio Declares India-US Trade Deal 'As Close As You Can Be' To Completion During Mumbai Visit.

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Center: During his two-day visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar, Rubio is set to meet EAM Jaishankar, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, among others.
Right: India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a trade agreement, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declarin

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21h ago
Business Line - Home (IN): During his two-day visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar, Rubio is set to meet EAM Jaishankar, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, among othe
19h ago
Free Press Journal (IN): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US trade deal was nearing finalisation, with only a few issues remaining. During his Mumbai
19h ago
RT - Daily news (RU): Marco Rubio said the US and India are very close to finalizing a bilateral trade deal, as Washington also focuses on energy supplies and Rus
16h ago
CNBC: Rubio says India diversifying oil, trade deal 'very close'
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Swarajya: India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a trade agreement, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declarin