US Praises India's Trade Offer; Modi, Trump Discuss Stronger Ties

• US trade envoy Rick Switzer visited India (Dec 9-11) for productive talks on a bilateral trade agreement.
• US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer praised India's latest trade proposal as "the best we’ve ever received."
• Greer views India as a "viable alternative market" for US commodities, especially for American farmers.
• Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged the US to sign the free trade agreement if satisfied with India's offer.
• PM Modi and President Trump held a "very warm" conversation, discussing cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and defense.

Why It Matters: US praises India's trade offer, accelerating progress towards a crucial bilateral agreement.