White House Hails India-US Trade Deal as 'Clear Win' for Both Nations

• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised the India-US trade pact, calling it a "clear win" economically, strategically, and geopolitically for both countries.
• Leavitt stated that India committed to ending Russian oil purchases and boosting imports of American energy, with potential sourcing from Venezuela.
• Prime Minister Modi reportedly pledged $500 billion in investments into the United States, targeting transportation, energy, and agricultural sectors.
• Former President Trump announced a reduction in US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, citing friendship and respect for PM Modi.
• PM Modi welcomed the tariff reduction, expressing delight that "Made in India" products would benefit, while Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed protection for sensitive Indian economic sectors.