India-US Trade Deal: Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson, on Friday, informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have spoken on eight occasions in regard to the India-US trade deal. Jaiswal also termed the that characterisation by the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the trade deal as not accurate.

India on Jan 9 described as inaccurate US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's remarks on India-US trade deal being derailed.

Trump’s actions against India have appeared to be driven more by a bruised ego after PM Modi declined to engage directly

In a 72-hour diplomatic flip, from US President Donald Trump claim that PM Narendra Modi pleaded, Sir, May I please see you please? over delayed Apache helicopter deliveries, to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick statement that the US-India trade deal failed because Modi didnt call the President. These contradictions expose US tactics, seeking Indian concessions amid threats of 500% tariffs under the new Sanctioning Russia Act 2025.