PM Modi hails the India-US interim trade framework, citing gains for Make in India, jobs, MSMEs and supply chains.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 06 Feb welcomed the agreement on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement between India and the United States, calling it great news for both nations and a significant boost to ‘Make in India’ and employment generation.
Responding to an X post by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister thanked US President Donald Trump for his personal commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, stating that the framework reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of the India-US partnership.
PM Modi said the agreement would open new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, start-up innovators and fishermen, while also generating large-scale employment for women and youth. He noted that the framework would further deepen investment and technology partnerships between the two countries.
The Prime Minister added that the interim trade framework would help strengthen resilient and trusted supply chains, contributing not only to bilateral growth but also to global economic expansion.
Reaffirming India’s long-term vision of building a Viksit Bharat, PM Modi said India remains committed to future-orientated global partnerships that empower people and promote shared prosperity, underlining the strategic importance of closer economic cooperation with the United States.
