India, Feb. 3 -- The recent trade deal between India and United States on Monday, which included a slash in reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent, sparked a flurry of reactions from leaders across Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday held a phone call where the two leaders agreed to a trade deal under which the US pulled down its reciprocal tariffs on India to 18 per cent, Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Soon after the announcement, PM Modi affirmed the deal on X as he said that he was delighted that "Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent".

"Wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made i...