New Delhi — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a series of meetings Wednesday with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and his delegation aimed at advancing a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement.
Goyal said India remains committed to working constructively with the United States to deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for growth and innovation.
“We reviewed progress of the ongoing India–US trade discussions and explored avenues to further deepen our economic partnership,” Goyal said in a post on X.
“I appreciate Ambassador Greer’s leadership and the sustained efforts of both teams in advancing our discussions in a constructive and forward-looking manner,” the minister noted.
Goyal met Greer and U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday to discuss efforts to finalize a balanced 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.
India and the United States are working to finalize a bilateral trade agreement that officials say could create new economic opportunities and strengthen ties between the two countries.
Gor welcomed Greer to India and said the two sides were making progress toward completing the agreement.
“Welcome to India, @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer! Great to have you here as we drive forward our ambitious trade agenda. We are moving decisively toward finalising 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.
The ministerial meetings followed chief negotiator-level talks held in New Delhi earlier this month. Both countries are seeking to conclude an interim trade arrangement that is expected to lay the groundwork for a broader bilateral agreement.
The negotiations have taken on added importance ahead of the July 24 expiration of a temporary 10 percent U.S. tariff imposed on its trading partners. (Source: IANS)
