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India-US Hold Bilateral Talks in New Delhi on Customs and Trade Facilitation: Govt Sources
The two-day technical talks focused on cutting customs delays and non-tariff barriers as India and the United States advance a bilateral trade deal.
- A two-member delegation from the United States held technical discussions with the Indian Commerce Ministry in New Delhi on November 2-3, focusing on streamlining customs procedures and trade facilitation frameworks.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump launched the Bilateral Trade Agreement in February 2025 to improve market access, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen bilateral economic ties.
- Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated, "We have concluded most of the discussions and are fine-tuning the agreement," following State Marco Rubio's October 20 visit to Mumbai.
- On Tuesday, an Indian official confirmed that negotiations to finalize the interim trade agreement's first tranche remain ongoing, building on the technical engagement held earlier this month.
- Negotiations persist as the Republican Party adjusts to midterm election losses, having ceded control of both chambers of Congress to the Democrats in early November.
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India-US hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on Customs and trade facilitation: Govt sources
A US delegation engaged with Indian Commerce Ministry officials to enhance bilateral trade and customs procedures. The discussions took place on November 2-3 and focused on trade facilitation frameworks. Ongoing negotiations are related to the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at improving market access. Both nations are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement, with few issues left to resolve.
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right6Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Right
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