Did Trump Jump the Gun with the US-India Trade Deal Announcement?
According to analysis in The Diplomat, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced on 2 February 2026 that a “trade deal” with India had been reached — including reciprocal tariff cuts and other trade-related commitments — before a formal, detailed agreement was actually concluded or officially published by either government. This has led commentators to question…
US offers access for premium cheese, not milk, in India trade talks
In recent trade discussions between India and the US, Washington has softened its demand to open dairy trade, clarifying that it is primarily interested in exporting premium cheeses and not competing in India’s mass-market milk or yogurt sector. US officials said that exporting bulk milk or yogurt doesn’t make commercial sense due to logistical costs…