Inside StoryTrump and Modi hail agreement but details remains vague.India and the US announce a trade deal, with relief from some of US President Donald Trump’s harshest tariffs.Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil and open up to US business.So, why’s the deal getting a mixed reaction in India?Presenter: Rishaad SalamatGuests:Ajay Chhibber – Distinguished visiting scholar at the Institute for International Economic Policy at George Washington UniversityBiswajit Dhar – Trade economist and former professor at Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityHarry Broadman – Former chief-of-staff at the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, a US government agencyPublished On 4 Feb 2026
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Why is there a mixed reaction in India to the US trade deal?
On February 4, 2026, India and the US announced a trade deal, hailed by both President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. The agreement provides India with relief from some of Trump's tariffs, and Trump stated that India would cease purchasing Russian oil and become more open to US businesses.
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On February 4, 2026, India and the US announced a trade deal, hailed by both President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. The agreement provides India with relief from some of Trump's tariffs, and Trump stated that India would cease purchasing Russian oil and become more open to US businesses. Despite the positive reception from some, the deal has received mixed reactions in India. Experts like Ajay Chhibber, Biswajit Dhar, and Harry Broadman discussed the reasons for this mixed reaction, which stem from the vagueness of the deal's details. The specifics of the agreement and its potential impact on various sectors within India remain unclear, contributing to the uncertainty and divided opinions.
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India and the US announce a trade deal, with relief from some of US President Donald Trump’s harshest tariffs.
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