The White House has updated its publicly available factsheet on the United States-India trade agreement, eliminating the previous mention of pulses and adjusting wording concerning digital services. The revision was posted on the official government website earlier this week, without any prior notice.
The original factsheet, released in late 2025, included specific mention of pulses as part of agricultural trade considerations between the two countries. In the revised version, this reference has been removed, while other sections have been adjusted to clarify the treatment of digital trade, data flows, and related services. The changes appear to streamline the description of commitments in the agreement, with no indication of new legal obligations.
According to trade analysts, the revision does not alter the core provisions of the US-India trade framework, which was signed in principle last year. The agreement covers a range of areas, including market access for goods, intellectual property protections, and rules governing digital commerce.
The revision coincides with ongoing discussions between the two governments on implementing digital trade provisions, including data localisation rules, cross-border data flows, and regulations on digital services. Both sides have emphasised the importance of creating a predictable environment for technology companies operating in the United States and India.
Officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) confirmed that the updated factsheet reflects “clarifications and technical edits” and does not constitute a renegotiation of the agreement. Similarly, India’s Ministry of Commerce stated that the changes are “administrative in nature” and do not modify existing commitments under the trade framework.
Observers note that the revisions may improve public clarity on trade commitments, particularly for sectors such as e-commerce and digital services. Analysts expect that further communication from both governments could provide additional guidance on implementation timelines and sector-specific rules.
The White House has not indicated whether additional updates to the factsheet are planned, but the current version is now accessible on official government channels and is intended to provide a clear, consolidated overview of the US-India trade agreement for the general public. |
