India–US trade agreement signals a strategic economic reset: Sanjay Tandon

Chandigarh, February 4, 2026: In a development that could reshape global trade dynamics, India and the United States have concluded a landmark trade agreement that points towards a new level of strategic trust and economic convergence between the world’s two largest democracies.

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sanjay Tandon welcomed the agreement, describing it as “a defining moment in India–US relations and a clear signal of India’s growing stature in the global economic order.”

“The successful culmination of this trade agreement reflects the strong personal leadership and shared vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Shri Donald Trump,” Tandon said. “It demonstrates how decisive leadership, mutual respect and strategic clarity can translate into outcomes that benefit not just two nations, but the global economy at large.”

Reflecting further, Tandon said: "US-India trade deal is a victory of 140 crore people of India, who have reposed their trust and confidence in the  tried and tested leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This historic deal and one earlier inked with the EU show India's emergence as the key driver of global economy and shared prosperity."

Tandon noted that the agreement would significantly strengthen bilateral economic cooperation by expanding market access, improving trade flows and creating new opportunities for enterprises in both countries. He emphasized that the pact would give fresh momentum to the Make in India initiative while simultaneously supporting American businesses and workers through deeper economic integration with one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world.

“This agreement opens wider global pathways for Indian products, particularly benefiting MSMEs, startups, youth and farmers,” he said. “At the same time, US companies gain a reliable and dynamic partner in India, reinforcing supply chains and long-term economic stability," he added.

Highlighting the broader benefits, Tandon said the agreement was also a powerful endorsement of India’s growth story. “As the Prime Minister has consistently articulated, rising global confidence in India is rooted in policy stability, structural reforms and an unwavering commitment to inclusive development. This agreement is a testament to that confidence and reaffirms the United States as a key and trusted economic partner.”

According to Tandon, the strengthened India–US partnership goes beyond trade and commerce. “It is about building a future-oriented alliance based on leadership, trust and shared democratic values. A robust India–US economic partnership has the potential to drive inclusive growth, foster innovation and contribute to a more prosperous and stable world," he said.

Concluding his statement, Tandon congratulated both leaders on what he termed a historic achievement. “This milestone will be remembered as a turning point in bilateral relations. I extend my heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for steering this agreement with vision and resolve.”