Union Ministers Amit Shah, Dr S Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Piyush Goyal and Kiren Rijiju have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, as well as the people of India and the United States, on the landmark trade agreement.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said this will create more jobs, spur growth and promote innovation in both economies. He said it will strengthen ‘Make in India’ endeavours and encourage trusted technology ties. He expressed confidence that the vast opportunities in India-US economic engagement will be realised. Dr Jaishankar noted that a robust economic relationship is the strongest foundation forthe India-US strategic partnership.
Home Minister Amit Shah called it a big day for India-US relations. He said the trade deal with a significantly reduced tariff will pave the way for stronger trade ties and mutual growth. He said, it will elevate India- Us strategic partnership and greatly benefit both nations and their people. Mr Shah said, business between India and the US is set to flourish further. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the deal will significantly strengthen India-US strategic partnership and deliver tangible benefits to both countries and their people. He added that with this agreement, India-US economic ties are set to reach new heights.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the trade deal reflects the power of two like-minded, fair-trading democracies working together for shared prosperity. He said this agreement unlocks unprecedented opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers to Make in India, Design in India, and Innovate in India for the world. He added that it will help India get technology from the US. Mr Goyal said it is not just a trade deal but a historic turning point that will reshape India-US relations and accelerate the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump for their visionary and decisive leadership.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today called the India-US trade deal a defining step forward in bilateral economic relations. In a social media post, Mr Gadkari said the reduction of tariffs to 18 percent on Made in India products will open new avenues for growth and cooperation between the two countries. He also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for their leadership in securing the outcome. Mr Gadkari added that the deal will strengthen trust, boosts business confidence, and set the stage for deeper trade, investment, and shared prosperity for both nations.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has termed it a win-win deal. In a social media post, Mr Vaishnaw said, together, India and the US have huge potential to work for peace and development. He further said that the US and India have complementary strengths and can co-create technologies and co-develop solutions that will benefit the world. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said India and the US are the world’s truest democracies and natural partners with shared values and global responsibility. He said that together, they have the potential to advance peace, development, and innovation. Mr Rijiju said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s global engagement continues to grow stronger.
Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the clouds of uncertainty regarding trade between India and the US have cleared after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. He said that the announcement of the India-US trade agreement will boost manufacturing activities in the country. He noted that various textile exporters and associations have welcomed this agreement, and all are very excited.
