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‘On several occasions, we have been close to a deal’: India rebuts US Commerce Secretary Lutnick

January 9, 2026

India has dismissed claims by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that the lack of a trade deal is due to Prime Minister Modi not calling President Trump. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that both countries have been engaged in extensive negotiations and that Modi and Trump had spoken multiple times in 2025.

‘On several occasions, we have been close to a deal’: India rebuts US Commerce Secretary Lutnick

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Key Highlights

India rebuts US claims regarding the stalled trade deal.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick's remarks were labeled as inaccurate by India.
India and the US are committed to finalizing a bilateral trade agreement.
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump spoke eight times in 2025.
Extensive negotiations have been ongoing between India and the US.

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‘On several occasions, we have been close to a deal’: India rebuts US Commerce Secretary Lutnick

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