India-US trade deal talks are back on track with commerce minister Piyush Goyal expected to visit America soon.
The visit would follow the recent one-day discussions between US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and Indian counterpart Rajesh Agrawal in India, focusing on the proposed bilateral trade agreement.According to a PTI report quoting sources, Piyush Goyal is likely to travel to Washington shortly, as India-US trade negotiations continue to progress positively."The commerce minister's visit is likely soon…
may be in the next few days…
for the trade talks," sources were quoted as saying.The commerce ministry reported on September 16 that discussions with the visiting US delegation regarding a bilateral trade agreement were constructive, with both parties committed to reaching a swift and advantageous conclusion."It was decided to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement," the ministry announced in a statement following a seven-hour meeting with US representatives.Also Read | Big blow!
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The senior US trade delegates' visit marked their first in-person meeting following the implementation of a combined 50 per cent duty (25 per cent base tariff plus 25 per…
Published: September 19, 2025 4:00 pm
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