Washington DC, Feb. 2 -- Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal by US President Donald Trump, where Washington reduced the reciprocal tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, experts welcomed the announcement, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening economic ties and restoring momentum in what they see as one of the most consequential bilateral partnerships of the 21st century.

Speaking to ANI, following the announcement, a former top US official, Nisha Biswal, said that the "long-awaited trade deal" would pave the way for a much larger economic partnership between the two countries, noting that the agreement, which, according to her, is in Phase 1, creates a pathway for negotiations on a more comprehensiv...