# US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US and India are likely to conclude a bilateral trade agreement.

*business · news · 2026-05-24 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- India will continue sourcing energy from multiple suppliers despite US pressure to cut Russian imports.
- US Trade Representative will visit India soon to advance bilateral trade agreement negotiations.
- US Secretary of State clarified recent visa policy changes are not targeted specifically at Indian applicants.
- Progress has resumed on a US-India trade deal after setbacks from US Supreme Court decisions on tariffs.

**Countries:** India, United States

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