India, U.S. Note ‘Substantial Progress’ as Greer Concludes Visit
- On Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded a two-day visit to New Delhi, meeting Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to review interim and bilateral trade agreement progress.
- The framework for the interim agreement was signed in February, with officials initially targeting completion by April-May 2026; the visit advanced efforts toward a 'balanced, mutually beneficial' India-U.S. BTA.
- Greer and Goyal conducted a 'comprehensive review' of core elements including digital trade and supply chain resilience, with both sides noting 'substantial progress' by negotiating teams in recent months.
- On Tuesday, Greer met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as both nations aim to conclude a trade agreement by July 24, when a 10% tariff on U.S. trading partners expires.
- While Congress urges the Centre not to rush, both sides reaffirmed commitment to a 'commercially meaningful' deal delivering 'tangible benefits' for businesses, farmers, workers, and consumers in both countries.
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India and the United States have made significant headway in negotiations for an interim trade agreement after Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded multiple rounds of discussions on June 24. According to the Commerce Ministry, both sides achieved “substantial progress” during the ministerial-level talks, although key issues, including tariff structures and market access concerns, are yet to be…
Goyal, Greer review interim trade agreement as India-US race against tariff deadline
The two sides discussed trade ageeement elements, including enhanced market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, reduction of non-tariff barriers, and expanded cooperation in strategic sectors, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
India, US Wrap Up Two-Day Talks On Bilateral Trade Agreement
Leading an official delegation, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer was here from June 22-24 for the talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA).
India and the US reviewed progress on an interim bilateral trade agreement during a two-day ministerial meeting, discussing key issues such as market access, digital trade, and non-tariff barriers. However, there is no sign that all differences have been resolved before a crucial tariff deadline expires next month. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer held talks on the first phase of a pro…
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