India, June 30 -- By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington DC [US], July 1 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday (US local time) confirmed that the US and India are close to finalising a trade agreement, following President Donald Trump's earlier announcement about the deal.

Speaking at a press briefing, Leavitt responded to a question from ANI and said, "Yes, the President said that last week (that the US and India are very close to a trade deal), and it remains true. I just spoke to our Secretary of Commerce about it. He was in the Oval Office with the President. They are finalising these agreements, and you'll hear from the President and his trade team very soon when it comes to India."

Her remarks follow President Trump...