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US Envoy Denies India Rejected Trade Deal, Calls Reports 'Fake News'
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US Envoy Denies India Rejected Trade Deal, Calls Reports 'Fake News'

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has refuted media reports claiming India rejected an expedited trade deal with the US.
  • Gor labeled the reports as "fake news" and affirmed that both nations are committed to finalizing a trade agreement.
  • Indian Minister Piyush Goyal and Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal also dismissed the reports, emphasizing constructive discussions and commitment to a mutually beneficial deal.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor strongly dismissed media reports alleging that New Delhi had rejected an expedited trade agreement with Washington, calling the coverage "fake news." He reaffirmed that both nations remain on track to finalize a comprehensive trade pact.

Fake news alert! No one has rejected anything. Both sides had very constructive meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to finalising a trade deal. We continue to stay actively engaged.

— Sergio GorUS Ambassador to India, responding to media reports about a rejected trade agreement.

Ambassador Gor took to social media to counter a report that cited unnamed officials and analysts. This report claimed India was holding out for better terms, influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's confidence from new trading partners and domestic political gains. Gor emphasized the highly cooperative nature of the ongoing bilateral discussions, stating, "Both sides had very constructive meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to finalising a trade deal. We continue to stay actively engaged."

This news is completely false, baseless and misleading.

— Piyush GoyalIndian Minister of Commerce and Industry, dismissing reports of a deadlock in India-US trade talks.

His rebuttal aligns with statements made by Indian officials. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also dismissed reports of a deadlock in India-U.S. trade talks as "completely false, baseless and misleading." Goyal highlighted his "fantastic meetings" with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in June, reiterating both countries' commitment to a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement.

I had fantastic meetings with USTR Jamieson Greer, when he visited Delhi in June. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to an agreement that is balanced, commercially meaningful, and delivers tangible benefits for businesses, farmers, workers, and consumers in both countries.

— Piyush GoyalIndian Minister of Commerce and Industry, discussing the progress of trade talks with the US.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal further supported this stance, telling media that there are no obstacles in concluding the agreement. He stated, "We don't see any challenge on India-US trade deal negotiations." The pushback from both U.S. and Indian officials underscores a mutual determination to move past speculation and finalize a deal that offers tangible benefits to businesses, farmers, workers, and consumers in both countries.

We don't see any challenge on India-US trade deal negotiations.

— Rajesh AgarwalIndian Commerce Secretary, commenting on the status of trade deal negotiations.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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