Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Jaishankar and Rubio discuss trade, energy
Two important leaders, one from India and one from the United States, had a talk.
They discussed how to work together on things like trade, special minerals, nuclear energy, defence, and energy.
They both thought the talk was good and helpful.
They agreed to keep talking about these things in the future.
One of them, the Indian leader, shared this news on a social media platform called X, which used to be called Twitter.
The United States has put high taxes on some Indian goods, and they are trying to make a big trade deal, but it's taking a long time.
The US ambassador said India is very important to the United States, and they want to work together as strong partners.
The new taxes on countries doing business with Iran will not affect India much because India does not trade much with Iran.
EAM Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a productive conversation on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
They discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation including trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy.
Jaishankar described the conversation as forward-looking and productive, and both leaders agreed to stay in touch.
Jaishankar shared the details of the conversation on the social media platform X.
The discussion comes amid anticipation of a long-awaited trade deal, with the US imposing tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- What
- Discussed bilateral cooperation on trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, defence, and energy
- When
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Where
- Not specified (likely virtual meeting)
- Why
- To review key areas of bilateral cooperation and address the trade deal deadlock
India
United States
Trade Deal Deadlock
India
India is facing US tariffs of up to 50% and has been criticized for delays in negotiations.
United States
The US has imposed tariffs and is pushing for a trade deal, describing India as a 'consequential partner'.
- Participants
- EAM Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Topics Discussed
- Trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, energy
- Outcome
- Agreed to stay in touch
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Date
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- US Tariffs on India
- Up to 50%
- Trade Deal Status
- In final stages, but facing delays
- US Ambassador's Remarks
- India is essential to the United States
- Impact of New Tariffs
- Minimal impact on India due to low trade volume with Iran
Sources
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