Lucknow, Feb. 7 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has hailed the announcement of a framework of the India-US bilateral trade agreement, stating that the deal is "very heartening news for India" and a sign of the country's continuous progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The statement was made in Lucknow and shared via a video post on February 7, 2026.

While speaking to ANI on the announcements he said, "The Prime Minister had previously expressed the idea of doing this trade deal. It is very heartening news for India that a deal is happening accordingly. I congratulate the countrymen for the success of this trade deal and for India's continuous progress under the leadership of Prime Minister ...