India, Nov. 14 -- External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said the US-India trade deal is expected to be closed soon, with bulk of the issues sorted out and last remaining concerns more at the American end than that of New Delhi.

Jaishankar, while speaking at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, said that the aim is to have a trade deal with is mutually beneficial and balanced. Track LIVE updates from Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here

"It is certainly our hope and, I would say, in many ways, our expectation that we are in the final stretch. That is no secret. If Mr Piyush Goyal were sitting here, he would be able to give you a more detailed answer. But my understanding, since we consult very closely on this matter, is that we ...