India Rejects US Minister's Trade Deal Claim; PM Modi, Trump Spoke 8 Times in 2025

• India rejected US Commerce Secretary Howard Luttig's claim that PM Modi's failure to call Donald Trump stalled a trade deal.
• MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated India and the US have been negotiating a bilateral trade agreement since February 13 last year.
• Jaiswal clarified that PM Modi and US President Trump spoke 8 times on the phone during 2025, discussing their comprehensive partnership.
• Luttig made his claim on the 'All-In Podcast', alleging Modi's reluctance to call Trump prevented the deal's finalization.
• Luttig also claimed the US has backed out of the previously agreed trade deal terms, which are no longer on the table.

Why It Matters: India refutes US minister's trade deal claims, highlighting ongoing negotiations and frequent PM Modi-Trump communication.