India, US Review Key Elements Of Proposed Interim Trade Deal

New Delhi, Jun 25 (KNN) United States Trade Representative Ambassador (USTR) Jamieson Greer held multiple rounds of discussions with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi and reviewed the progress on proposed trade deal.

Greer led an US delegation to India from June 22-24 to advance negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA).

Greer's discussions with Goyal covered key elements of the proposed agreement, including market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, non-tariff barriers and cooperation in strategic sectors.

According to the Commerce Ministry, both sides noted progress made by negotiating teams in recent months and reviewed pathways for concluding an interim agreement, which is being pursued as a step towards a comprehensive bilateral trade pact.

The discussions were held in line with commitments outlined in the joint statement issued by India and the United States on February 7, 2026.

India and the United States reaffirmed their intention to pursue a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement that supports trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. 

The two sides also reiterated their shared objective of expanding bilateral trade, strengthening supply chains and deepening economic engagement amid evolving global trade conditions.

The USTR's visit formed part of ongoing negotiations between the two countries on a broader trade agreement aimed at enhancing commercial ties and supporting the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

(KNN Bureau)