Doval had told Rubio on trade deal – Trump will wait till his term ends

Updated: 05-02-2026, 03.19 AM

What is the news?

A big news is coming out regarding the trade agreement between America and India.
bloomberg In its report, the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ready to wait till the end of US President Donald Trump’s term for a trade agreement. This conversation took place during a meeting between National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last year.

Doval had said – will not come under pressure from America

bloomberg In its report, quoting a central official, Doval and Rubio had a meeting in early September 2025 regarding 50 percent tariff. During this, Doval had said, “India is not going to be cowed down by President Trump and his top aides, and after facing other hostile US administrations in the past, will be willing to wait until his term ends.” The officer giving the information has kept it confidential.

There was a decrease in public statements after the meeting

Quoting the official in the report, it has been claimed that in the meeting, Doval had told Rubio that New Delhi wants Trump and his allies to reduce public criticism of India so that they can get relations back on track. It is being told that after this meeting, there was some softening in the rhetoric of Trump and his associates and Trump called Prime Minister Modi on his birthday in September.