‘Will happen shortly’: Rubio on US trade deal; calls India ‘refining superpower’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent arrival in India marked a pivotal moment for trade and energy discussions. He expressed confidence in finalizing a trade deal and recognized India’s vital position in refining Venezuelan oil. Furthermore, Rubio tackled military assistance to Ukraine and stressed the need for arms control conversations involving China and Russia, illustrating the deepening geopolitical ties between the United States and India. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent arrival in India marked a pivotal moment for trade and energy discussions. He expressed confidence in finalizing a trade deal and recognized India’s vital position in refining Venezuelan oil. Furthermore, Rubio tackled military assistance to Ukraine and stressed the need for arms control conversations involving China and Russia, illustrating the deepening geopolitical ties between the United States and India.