‘India, who bought weapons from Russia, rubbed us incorrectly. But … ‘: Trump Administration Officer makes a big statement

New Delhi: The United States Commerce Secretary said on Tuesday that India’s long-standing arms trade with Russia had previously formed relations with Washington, but a gradual change for the US-made military equipment is now helping to pave the way for a bilateral trade deal.Lutnik, while addressing the eighth US-India Strategic Partnership Forum at Washington, DC, said, “There were some things that the Government of India does that generally used to rub the United States incorrectly.” For example, you usually buy your military gear from Russia. This is a way to go under America’s skin if you are going to buy your weapons from Russia. I think India starts moving towards buying military equipment from the United States, which then sets a long way.,Lutnik confirmed that a trade agreement could be sealed in “not a very distant future”, suggesting that the speed between the two countries has been raised. “You should expect a deal between the United States and India in a very distant future,” he said. “When they put the right person in India, they put the right person on the other side of the table, and we (he) have been successful in, I think.”India’s historical dependence on Russian defense suppliers has long been a tragic point in its relations with Washington, especially amidst enhancing American restrictions on Russian institutions. But Lutnik underlined that things are changing. “The President says directly and especially out, and the Government of India is addressing it specially. And thus you really move forward in a positive place. Put it on the table, address it directly, solve it directly and really reach a good place. And I think where we are, “he said.The platform, which focused on increasing bilateral trade to $ 500 billion, saw a strong message when the negotiations accelerated. India’s trade with the US is currently around $ 191 billion, and both sides aim to end the first phase of the bilateral trade deal by September or October 2025.Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal echoed Bhavna, saying that the two countries were committed to businesses for “preference access” and were working together towards agreement.Lutnik acknowledged the urgency around the current negotiations. He said, “It used to take two or three years of such deals and we were trying to do them in a month.” He also praised India’s active approach: “I think India is trying to be one of the earlier countries, which I appreciate.”Tariff barriers are also under discussion, Lutnik said that reducing them was “fully on table” to create a mutually beneficial business partnership.He further blamed the heated diplomatic climate for strong coordination between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. He said, “President Donald Trump is the only person in our administration elected by the United States and likewise PM Modi in India,” He said, the relationship is said to be “very unique” and favorable for smooth talks.Hot comments of US MPs were also shown in the stage. Congress Rich McCormic saw Modi as “the most influential politicians in India” and praised India’s growing alignment with American capitalist values.The second woman Usha Vance added a personal touch remembering her family’s visit to India. “Our son was just taken by everything and then taken by the entire mango car … he announced to the Prime Minister that he may probably live there.”Both sides worked to end the trade deal before the time limit of 9 July set by President Trump. While Washington had earlier threatened wide tariffs on trade partners – except China – they have stayed for 90 days as the conversation continues.