The US aims to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 while navigating tariff challenges that see Indian goods hit between 10% and a possible 26% if no agreement is reached. Amid regional tensions marked by a Kashmir attack, the trade deal focuses on establishing a balanced and stable global economic order. The strategy stresses partnerships built on respect for fair labor and the need to generate domestic value rather than merely serving as transit points. This initiative seeks to forge an open, stable, and fair system that aligns shared economic and security interests for lasting mutual benefit.