Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of an interim trade agreement, likely to be executed next month. The pact aims to improve market access and strengthen bilateral trade cooperation
India and the United States will begin four-day negotiations from June 1 to finalise an interim trade agreement under the broader bilateral trade framework. Talks will focus on market access, tariffs, investment rules, and economic security alignment
India and the United States concluded three-day trade talks on April 23, with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stating both sides agreed to stay engaged, advancing discussions on market access, digital trade, and a proposed bilateral trade agreement framework