On US trade deal, Jaishankar draws Delhi’s ‘red lines’ amid Trump tariff aggression

Any trade deal between India and the U.S. has to respect New Delhi's "red lines" and efforts are underway to find a "landing ground", External AffairsExternal AffairsExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday (October 5, 2025) amid strain in ties between the two countries over Washington's policy on tariff.

In an interactive session at an event, Mr. Jaishankar acknowledged having issues between India and the U.S. and that many of them are linked to the inability to firm up the proposed trade deal.

The External Affairs Minister said an understanding on trade between the two sides was necessary as the U.S. is the world's largest market but at the same time noted that India's red lines should be respected.