India, U.S. Hold Productive Talks on Bilateral Trade Agreement
New Delhi — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday for talks aimed at finalizing a balanced and mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement.
Goyal said India and the United States share a strong and growing economic partnership.
“We had productive discussions on advancing negotiations towards a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, in line with the Joint Statement of 7 February 2026,” the minister posted on X.
He said India remains committed to working constructively with the United States to deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for growth and innovation.
The two countries are working to finalize a trade agreement that could expand market access, create new commercial opportunities and strengthen the broader economic relationship.
Earlier Tuesday, Gor welcomed Greer to India for the latest round of negotiations.
“Welcome to India, @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer! Great to have you here as we drive forward our ambitious trade agenda. We are moving decisively toward finalizing a strong bilateral trade agreement that will unlock new economic opportunities for both countries and significantly deepen the U.S.-India economic partnership,” Gor said in a post on X.
Greer’s visit comes at a key stage in negotiations over the proposed bilateral trade agreement.
Gor said Monday that several meetings between Greer and Goyal had been scheduled to advance the talks.
The ministerial discussions follow negotiations between the countries’ chief trade representatives in New Delhi earlier this month.
Both sides are working toward an interim arrangement that is expected to lay the foundation for a broader bilateral trade agreement.
Goyal has previously expressed confidence that India and the United States are making progress on unresolved issues and could conclude the first phase of the agreement by the middle of next month.
The talks have taken on additional urgency ahead of the July 24 expiration of a temporary 10 percent U.S. tariff imposed on trading partners. (Source: IANS)
