Bilateral Trade Agreement Archives

24 Jun

India and US Advance Bilateral Trade Agreement as Key Meetings Conclude in New Delhi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBilateral Trade Agreement, India-US trade, Jamieson Greer, market access, Piyush Goyal, trade talks

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and the United States have taken a significant step toward finalizing a balanced, mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) following high-level discussions in New Delhi. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a series of productive meetings with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his delegation on Wednesday morning. Ambassador Greer led an official US delegation to New Delhi from June 22 to June 24, 2026. The high-profile visit aimed to maintain momentum on bilateral trade discussions and finalize an interim deal, aligning with the joint statement issued on February 7,…

15 Sep

US Trade Envoy Brendan Lynch to Hold Talks in India on Bilateral Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBilateral Trade Agreement, Brendan Lynch, India-US trade deal, tariffs on Indian goods

New Delhi, September 15, 2025: US chief negotiator Brendan Lynch will arrive in India late Monday for a day-long discussion on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), a senior commerce ministry official confirmed.The upcoming talks are expected to serve as a precursor to the sixth round of negotiations, which had been scheduled for August 25–29 but were postponed after the United States imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods.This marks the continuation of efforts to resolve trade tensions, with five rounds of negotiations already completed between both sides. “Tomorrow’s dialogue will set the stage for the next…

31 Jul

India Vows to Safeguard National Interest Amid Trump’s New Tariffs on Exports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBilateral Trade Agreement, Donald Trump tariffs, Indian exports, Piyush Goyal, US-India trade

National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: India will act decisively to protect its national interest following the United States' announcement of fresh tariffs, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assured Parliament on Thursday. This comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 25 per cent tariff plus additional penalties on Indian exports to America, effective August 1, citing India's continuing purchases of Russian crude oil and military equipment.Goyal, in a suo motu statement delivered in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, said the government is reviewing the implications of these tariffs and is actively consulting stakeholders including farmers,…

30 Jul

US Delegation to Visit India on August 25 for Bilateral Trade Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAugust 25 US visit, Bilateral Trade Agreement, India-US trade talks, protectionism, tariff dispute

National Times Bureau, July 30, 2025: A high-level US government delegation is set to arrive in India on August 25 to continue negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement that was first announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit in February. This visit marks the sixth round of discussions between the two countries, following the most recent round in Washington DC held from July 14 to July 18.A senior official from the Commerce Ministry confirmed the development and noted that both sides are working on finalizing the first tranche of a multi-sector agreement by the fall of 2025. The broader…

14 Jul

India, US Begin Key Bilateral Trade Talks in Washington DC

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBilateral Trade Agreement, India-US trade talks, Rajesh Aggarwal

Washington DC [US], July 14, 2025: A high-level delegation from India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has arrived in Washington DC to advance negotiations on a much-anticipated Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States, officials confirmed on Sunday. The new round of talks, scheduled to begin Monday morning (US time), will continue over four days and aims to narrow gaps on key issues, including agriculture and automobiles, which have posed hurdles in previous discussions. Rajesh Aggarwal, India’s Chief Negotiator and Special Secretary in the Commerce Ministry, is expected to join the discussions on Wednesday. The advance arrival of the…