February 11, 2026, Washington, D.C. : The White House has released a modified version of its official fact sheet regarding the recently brokered interim trade deal with India, removing several specific references that were present in the initial draft. Most notably, the term certain pulses has been deleted from the catalog of agricultural products that India will grant reduced or eliminated tariff access to. This correction follows the original announcement earlier this week which had listed lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans alongside tree nuts and spirits as part of the market opening measures.
Beyond the agricultural adjustments, the revised document features significant changes to the language describing economic commitments. The word committed has been replaced with intends in sections detailing India’s future procurement of American goods. This change applies specifically to the projection that India would purchase over five hundred billion dollars in United States energy, technology, and coal products over the next five years. By shifting to more aspirational language, the White House has brought the fact sheet into closer alignment with the joint statement signed by both nations last week.
Other technical revisions include the removal of a definitive claim that India would immediately eliminate its digital services taxes. The updated text now states that both countries have agreed to negotiate a robust set of bilateral digital trade rules to address potential barriers. Additionally, the broad category of agricultural products was removed from the five hundred billion dollar purchase list, narrowing the scope of that specific target. These updates appear to address concerns regarding the precision of the initial summary, ensuring the public record reflects the exact framework agreed upon by both governments during the negotiations.
