VOI World/ Desk
India-US trade talks moved a step closer to an interim agreement after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded multiple rounds of negotiations in New Delhi. While no deal was signed, both sides described the discussions as productive and said they had made substantial progress on outstanding issues.
The India-US trade talks focused on market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, non-tariff barriers and greater cooperation in strategic sectors. Officials said the negotiations are intended to pave the way for a broader bilateral trade agreement aimed at significantly expanding trade between the two countries over the coming years.
According to the Commerce Ministry, both delegations welcomed the momentum created by recent technical and ministerial engagements and reaffirmed their commitment to concluding a commercially meaningful agreement that benefits businesses, farmers, workers and consumers in both nations.
Officials familiar with the discussions said one of the remaining challenges is finalising a mutually acceptable tariff framework. Most other elements of the proposed interim agreement are understood to be close to completion.
Greer also reiterated Washington’s interest in strengthening cooperation with India in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and future industries, describing these sectors as key areas for long-term economic partnership.
The latest round of India-US trade talks comes as both governments seek to conclude an interim pact before moving towards a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement. The negotiations also follow recent meetings between Indian PM Modi and US President Donald Trump, with both countries aiming to deepen economic ties despite ongoing tariff-related differences.
While negotiators have not announced a timeline for signing the interim agreement, officials indicated that discussions will continue in the coming weeks as both sides work to resolve the remaining issues.
