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Former US Commerce official Christopher Padilla said Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions would impact India-US trade negotiations, adding agriculture and tariffs remain difficult issues as both countries push forward sensitive bilateral discussions.

India and Singapore are expanding cooperation in semiconductors, green infrastructure, digital integration, and maritime connectivity. The Third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable aims to strengthen economic and strategic ties, building resilient supply chains and sustainable growth while boosting India’s access to ASEAN and Indo-Pacific markets

India is actively negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with multiple countries including the US, EU, Oman, Chile, Peru, and New Zealand, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said during the BT India @100 event. With India now the world’s fourth-largest economy, Goyal affirmed that the nation is on track to become the third-largest.

India-UK FTA aims to boost exports, jobs and global competitiveness for Indian products and services

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured traders that India’s free trade agreements will protect national interests and sensitive sectors. Speaking in Srinagar, he said FTAs aim for reciprocal benefits, fair trade, and domestic growth, especially amid US tariff hike talks

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal praised India’s engineering growth and visited the KIADB Aerospace SEZ, highlighting HAL and Safran's collaboration. Their LEAP engine parts production boosts “Make in India” goals and strengthens India’s role in global aerospace supply chains

US President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters for 12 countries, with potential tariffs up to 70 per cent from August. India’s talks with the US on a trade deal remain unresolved, mainly due to differences over agricultural and dairy imports

Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Modi over the Indo-US trade deal, alleging he would bow to US pressure. Piyush Goyal asserted that India would only enter the deal if it serves national interest. Trump has set a July 9 deadline

About 1,00,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice for Iran are stuck at ports due to the Israel-Iran conflict. No ships or insurance are available. Exporters face losses, and rice prices have dropped. Talks with the government are planned

During his UK visit, Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's advancements in digital infrastructure, innovation, and emerging technologies. He emphasized strengthening India-UK trade ties through the FTA and explored collaboration in fintech, sustainable finance, and SME-led growth with key UK leaders.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in London to finalise the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. He’ll meet key UK officials and business leaders to boost trade, investment, and collaboration in sectors like manufacturing, fintech, and creative industries

Focus on innovation, global investment, and sustainable infrastructure drives development in Krishnapatnam, Orvakal, and Kopparthy industrial corridors

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu urged the Centre to support Andhra farmers by funding tobacco procurement, revising palm oil import duties, addressing US tariffs on aqua exports, and reducing GST on mango pulp to benefit local industries

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting in Bern with the leadership from several premier Swiss companies across diverse sectors and urged them to see India as a strategic hub for manufacturing, talent, and innovation

India's trade deal with EFTA, including Switzerland, may begin by September. It promises $100 billion investment over 15 years and lower duties on items like Swiss watches. Swiss companies are keen to invest in Indian sectors like pharma and cybersecurity

Union Minister Goyal is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings, including with Eric Lombard, Minister of Economy, and Laurent Saint-Martin, French Trade Minister, according to the Commerce Ministry

Goyal travelled to Brussels on May 23 from Washington, while India's chief negotiator L Satya Srinivas and his team are already at the EU headquarters for the FTA negotiations

Goyal held a meeting with Lutnick to expedite the talks on the first phase of the trade pact

After celebrating his 75th birthday in Europe with family, the CM lined up these meetings in the national capital, especially at a time when he is aiming to create a 'mega city' in Andhra Pradesh

Goyal's five-day visit to these cities aims to boost India's trade, investment ties with UK, Norway and EU