The White House has reacted positively to a newly concluded trade agreement with India, calling it an important development for American businesses and consumers.
President Donald Trump unveiled the deal, which includes commitments aimed at deepening economic ties and delivering measurable benefits to the United States.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the agreement underscores the administration’s focus on extracting concrete economic gains from partnerships with major economies.
Leavitt said, “India committed to not only no longer purchasing Russian oil, but buying oil from the United States, also perhaps from Venezuela too, which will now have a direct benefit on the US and American people.”
The administration has portrayed the move as a strategic adjustment that strengthens bilateral energy cooperation.
According to the White House, “PM Modi committed to an investment of $500 billion into the United States, including energy, transportation, and agricultural products.”
These funds are expected to flow into sectors such as energy, transport infrastructure and agriculture, providing a significant boost to industrial activity and job creation.
Leavitt described the investment pledge as a standout feature of the agreement and a clear win for the US economy.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the deal preserves certain tariff measures while opening up Indian markets to American exporters.
“They’ve also agreed to reduce their tariffs for us on a variety of agricultural products, manufactured goods, chemicals, medical devices, etc,” he explained.
Greer noted that the reductions would apply to agricultural products, manufactured goods, chemicals and medical devices, while India would continue to protect sensitive farming sectors.
The administration has framed the agreement as part of President Trump’s broader trade strategy, focused on narrowing trade imbalances, protecting American workers and securing expanded market access for US producers.
