India, US representatives hold positive meeting on trade deal, vow to intensify efforts for BTA
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India-US Trade Talks Heat Up: Push for Quick Deal Amid Tariff Tensions
A top US team, headed by Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, met with Indian officials in New Delhi on September 16 to boost India-US trade ties. The discussions focused on wrapping up a fair and beneficial bilateral trade agreement soon.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Lynch, who leads negotiations for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, visited India for these talks. He sat down with the Special Secretary of the Department of Commerce to discuss key issues in the India-US trade relationship.
The talks were upbeat and aimed at the future, recognizing the strong bond in bilateral trade between India and the US. Both sides agreed to ramp up efforts for an early India-US trade deal that works well for everyone involved.
India and the US have already completed five rounds of negotiations for this trade agreement. The planned sixth round in August got delayed, but momentum is building again. Over recent months, the two nations have been working hard on an interim trade deal to strengthen economic ties.
Things got tricky earlier this year when US President Donald Trump slapped 25% tariffs on Indian goods in July, dashing hopes for a deal that could have avoided higher costs. Just days later, he added another 25%, pushing the total to 50% over India’s imports of Russian oil. These steep tariffs kicked in on August 27, hitting Indian exports hard.
India remains cautious about US demands to open up its agriculture and dairy sectors. These areas are vital for millions of Indians, providing jobs and supporting rural livelihoods, so protecting them is a top priority.
The talks for this balanced bilateral trade agreement started in March 2025, with both countries eyeing a first-phase wrap-up by October or November. As negotiations pick up pace, all eyes are on how India and the US can navigate these challenges for a win-win outcome in global trade.
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