Trump awaits call with Modi before signing India-US trade deal

The final announcement of the trade deal is expected to follow the scheduled conversation between the two leaders.

File Photo. / Reuters

US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before giving the final nod to the long-anticipated India-US trade agreement, according to sources familiar with the development.

Negotiations for the deal have concluded, with the final draft awaiting Trump's approval for more than a week. The pact has received endorsement from key officials on both sides — US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as well as India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

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