India's Ministry of External Affairs has rejected remarks by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who claimed a trade deal failed because PM Modi did not call President Trump. The MEA stated that both nations have been committed to a bilateral trade pact for over a year, with multiple negotiation rounds held. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described Lutnick's characterization as inaccurate, emphasizing ongoing interest in a mutually beneficial agreement and noting frequent communication between the two leaders.