Did 'Mother Of All Deals' Make US Blink First? How Trump Hastened India Trade Deal After EU Pact

The India–US trade deal announcement shocked Washington and markets alike after months of deadlock and pressure tactics. Talks had stalled as the Trump administration insisted any agreement must be linked to India halting Russian oil imports. New Delhi refused. Then came the turning point. India wrapped up a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, described by both sides as the “mother of all deals.” That pact reshaped the balance. As Brussels moved fast, Washington faced the risk of being sidelined. Days later, Donald Trump suddenly announced tariff cuts on Indian goods to 18 percent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the tariff relief but stayed silent on Russian oil. That silence mattered. While Trump claimed India would stop buying Russian crude, New Delhi made no such commitment. India’s position remains clear: energy security comes first. Russia supplies nearly forty percent of India’s oil, stabilising prices during global turmoil. With EU leverage in hand, India held firm. The result was simple. India waited. India negotiated from strength. And Washington blinked first. #ustrade #indiaus #indiaustradedeal #ustariff #donaldtrump #narendramodi #pmmodi #trumpmodi #europeanunion #eutrade #indiaeufta #fta #ursulavonderleyen #freetradeagreement #indiandiplomacy #indiaforeignpolicy #ustariff #india #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews —————————————————————————————————————————— TOI Bharat – Your Window to India And Its Neighbourhood TOI Bharat delivers the latest news, biggest voices, sharpest views and in-depth coverage of India’s political, social and economic landscape. Stay updated will all things making news in India and the subcontinent. We keep you informed. Your Nation. Your Voice India News | Breaking News | Indian Politics I Indian Subcontinent I India I Bangladesh I Pakistan I Nepal I Sri Lanka I Bhutan Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt #TOIBharat #IndiaNews #BreakingNews Subscribe to TOI Bharat and press the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! Visit our website: https://www.timesofindia.com/