Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Assesses Trump-Xi Meeting, India-US Trade Deal and Terrorism
S Jaishankar discussed a recent meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
He said the United States and China may agree on some issues but are still competing.
He explained that other countries, including India, are preparing for this competition.
These countries are trying to reduce risks and find different partners.
Jaishankar also discussed trade talks between India and the United States.
He said the talks are complicated because the two countries have very different economies and types of producers.
He said there is now a general understanding of the trade agreement.
He added that India wants the United States to better understand its concerns about terrorism from Pakistan.
S Jaishankar said the United States and China remain broadly competitive despite areas of agreement.
He said countries including India are seeking to de-risk, diversify and develop new partnerships.
Jaishankar said India and the United States have more or less understood the trade agreement.
He cited differences in production structures and the importance of patience in completing negotiations.
He said insufficient US understanding of terrorism from Pakistan could affect India-US relations.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the United States, China, India-US trade talks and terrorism from Pakistan.
- What
- He assessed the Trump-Xi meeting, described global efforts to reduce risks, and addressed India-US trade and security concerns.
- When
- Monday, days after the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
- Where
- The Asia Society Policy Institute in New York.
- Why
- Jaishankar said countries are adjusting to competition between the United States and China, while India is seeking progress on trade and greater understanding of terrorism concerns.
- Speaker
- S Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister
- US-China relationship
- The two countries have areas of convergence but remain in a competitive mode.
- Global response
- Countries are seeking to de-risk, diversify and find new partners.
- Trade talks
- India and the United States have reached more or less an understanding on the trade agreement.
- Negotiation challenge
- India's small producers, small agricultural producers and small factories add complexity to the talks.
- India's concern
- Jaishankar identified terrorism from Pakistan as a key Indian concern.
- Relationship impact
- He said insufficient appreciation of India's terrorism concerns could affect India-US ties.