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U.S. and India Pursue Trade Deal Amid Oil Tensions

1/13/2026

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  • U.S. Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said on January 12, 2026, in New Delhi that the United States and India are pursuing a bilateral trade agreement.
  • Gor noted tensions over India's purchases of Russian oil, urged resolution, and said the next trade discussions are scheduled for Tuesday.
  • The initial agreement was expected by fall 2025, but negotiations have stalled over oil sourcing and Indian farmers' protections.