United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai, India, on October 20, 2026, for a three-day diplomatic mission, stating a trade deal between the two nations was "very, very close" to completion. The visit focuses on strengthening economic ties and energy security.

This diplomatic push occurs as the US and India navigate past trade frictions, including tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, and India's continued processing of Russian crude oil. The outcome could shape future economic cooperation and influence global energy markets.

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