The United States and India may be nearing an announcement on bilateral trade, after the US Ambassador to India indicated that President Donald Trump has just spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking observers to “stay tuned”.
The comment, shared publicly by the US ambassador, comes shortly after reports of a direct conversation between the two leaders, marking a fresh engagement at the highest level between Washington and New Delhi. While no official details of the discussion were disclosed, the timing of the call has drawn attention given the backdrop of recent developments in India–US trade relations.
In recent weeks, reports had suggested that progress on a proposed trade agreement had slowed amid communication gaps and unresolved differences, with some US officials indicating that the absence of direct leader-level engagement had contributed to delays. Indian authorities had pushed back on those claims, maintaining that discussions were ongoing through official channels.
The latest confirmation of a Trump–Modi call appears to signal renewed momentum in bilateral engagement, raising expectations around a possible trade-related announcement. However, neither side has issued a formal statement outlining the substance of the discussion or confirming any agreement at this stage.
Further details are awaited.
