Washington DC, June 29 -- Dismissing rumours of diplomatic friction, United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday (local time) announced that the highly anticipated India-US bilateral trade agreement is on the verge of completion, with negotiators hammering out the final "1 or 2 per cent" of the legal text.

Addressing delegates at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit 2026, Ambassador Gor delivered a highly optimistic assessment of the relationship, confirming that President Donald Trump remains deeply committed to a "win-win" alignment with New Delhi.

The trade pact, which has been in active development for approximately 18 months, faced brief administrative delays due to a recent judicial int...