What happened:
On February 3, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the US–India trade deal announced after talks between PM Modi and President Trump, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, and innovation. He said it would strengthen Make in India and deepen trusted technology ties.
Why it matters:
The deal reinforces the economic core of the US–India strategic partnership, unlocking momentum in critical technologies—AI, quantum, cybersecurity, space and defence—and strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific through platforms like Quad and I2U2.