New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a series of meetings with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his delegation towards advancing a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA).
India remains committed to working constructively with the United States to further deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for growth and innovation, he said.
"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. Earlier, Goyal met Greer and the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, discussing ways to finalize a balanced trade pact.
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 moving decisively towards finalising a bilateral trade agreement that could unlock new economic opportunities and deepen bilateral economic ties.
Gor also welcomed USTR Greer, who arrived here for key trade talks with Goyal. "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.
Gor had announced that several meetings were lined up between Greer and Goyal this week to advance the proposed agreement. The ministerial-level engagement follows chief negotiator-level talks held here earlier this month as both sides work towards concluding an interim trade arrangement that is expected to pave the way for a broader bilateral trade pact.
The negotiations have gained significance ahead of the July 24 expiry of the 10 per cent temporary tariff imposed by the US on its trading partners.
Piyush Goyal to address India Global Forum during UK visitNew Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was set to address the India Global Forum and lead a series of government-to-business engagements during his official visit to the United Kingdom from June 25-27, as India and the UK prepare to implement the landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) next month. The visit comes ahead of the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the accompanying Double Contribution Convention (DCC), both of which are scheduled to come into force on July 15, 2026. During the visit, Goyal is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle to review preparations for the implementation of the two agreements and discuss ways to deepen the economic partnership between the two countries. The discussions are expected to focus on regulatory coordination, customs facilitation and administrative mechanisms required for the smooth operationalisation of CETA and the DCC. The two sides will also review readiness for tariff liberalisation commitments under the trade pact, which is expected to provide improved market access opportunities for Indian exporters in the UK market. |
