US–India Trade Deal Draws Strong Backing from American Leaders, Focuses on Farm Exports and Energy Shift

American Leaders Welcome Trade Agreement with India​

Senior American leaders have welcomed the trade agreement announced by US President Donald Trump with India, describing it as a strategic step that expands market access for American farm products while strengthening geopolitical cooperation.

The agreement is expected to open India’s vast consumer base to US agricultural exports and support broader efforts to reshape global energy and trade flows.

Senate Leaders Highlight Strategic Importance​

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch praised the agreement, calling it a major achievement that reduces trade barriers between the two democracies. He described India as a close partner of the United States and an integral ally in countering China’s influence across the Indo-Pacific region.

Risch added that the agreement reinforces US efforts to address Russian aggression by encouraging shifts in energy sourcing and trade alignments.

Agriculture Sector Sees Major Opportunity​

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the deal would significantly expand exports of American farm products to India’s growing market. She noted that the move is expected to lift agricultural prices and boost rural incomes in the United States.

India’s expanding population was described as a critical long-term market, with the agreement positioned to narrow the agricultural trade gap between the two countries.

Energy Diplomacy Gains Momentum​

Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council Doug Burgum said the agreement reflects active energy diplomacy, helping attract record investments through increased US energy purchases while strengthening international partnerships and supporting the American economy.

Tariff Reduction and Reciprocal Market Access​

President Trump announced that the United States would lower its reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent under the agreement. In parallel, India committed to reducing its tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US products to zero.

US Senator Lindsey Graham said India had earned the tariff reduction through its actions, adding that the move sends a strong signal to countries purchasing Russian energy to reassess their positions.

Trump and Modi Reaffirm Strategic Partnership​

Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone following the announcement, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

Trump said India agreed to significantly increase purchases from the United States, including energy, technology, agricultural products, and other sectors, while also committing to move away from Russian oil purchases.

Modi Welcomes Reduced Tariffs for Indian Goods​

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the reduction in tariffs on Indian products, calling it a positive development for Indian manufacturers and exporters. He said cooperation between the world’s largest democracies unlocks vast opportunities and supports global peace, stability, and prosperity.

Both leaders expressed confidence that the agreement would take the US–India partnership to new levels, reinforcing economic cooperation alongside shared strategic objectives.