On Feb 6, India and US announced the framework for an interim trade agreement. This is billed as a stepping stone towards a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).

This framework goes far beyond tariffs and market access. It reaches into energy security, purchase commitments, digital trade rules, security cooperation, and economic alignment.
Understanding what India has gained – and what it may have conceded – requires examining each of these elements carefully.

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