India, US 'very close' to inking a trade deal, says Trump after meet with Modi
- Posted on June 18, 2026
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India, US 'very close' to inking a trade deal, says Trump after meet with Modi
US President Donald Trump stated that India and the US are very close to finalizing a trade deal, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Modi raised concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers in the Gulf, emphasizing their security and freedom of navigation.