London, Feb. 5 -- The Free Trade Agreement announced between India and the US is just a step in a long journey ahead between the two countries, said the State Department's Hindustani Spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod.

Speaking to ANI, MacLeod said, "After India agreed to stop the import of Russian oil, President Trump reduced the tariffs on Indian imports from the existing 25%. The Free Trade Agreement announced this week is just a step in our long journey ahead."

Margaret MacLeod continued, "On Monday, President Trump and PM Modi signed a Free Trade Agreement. On Tuesday, Secretary Rubio and EAM S Jaishankar held a meeting, in which they talked about Quad, trade, and cooperation on critical minerals."

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