New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded the India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced tariffs on India to 18 per cent, describing it as a "landmark moment" that will take bilateral economic ties between the two nations to "new heights".

In a post on X, the Defence Minister highlighted the deal as a major milestone in India-US relations, promoting stronger links and strategic collaboration.

He also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the agreement.

"A landmark moment for India-US relations as a historic trade deal has been finalised, bringing tariffs down to a significantly lower 18% and opening a new chapter of deeper and greater economic cooperation. I congra...