Über das Handelsabkommen hinaus: Die Partnerschaft zwischen Indien und den USA hat in den letzten vier Monaten große Fortschritte gemacht

Submission Statement: The article instead of discussing the recently announced interim trade deal framework between India and the United States, highlights this trade development as part of a broader strengthening of India–U.S. relations over the preceding months, which entailed increased engagement in defense, technology, and critical mineral cooperation.

In particular, it highlights how the two countries recently agreed on a new 10-year defense framework which prioritizes private-sector industrial cooperation and joint technology production, as well as support supports developing India as a logistics, maintenance, repair, and overhaul hub for the region.

Most importantly, the article discusses the transformational shift underway in the India-US energy partnership, which is moving decisively beyond transactional supply arrangements toward deeper strategic integration. What was once centred on fuel trade and dialogue-driven cooperation is now evolving into a multi-layered relationship spanning long-term LNG investments, advanced technology transfer, and joint positioning in global critical mineral supply chains.