Commerce Ministry discusses India-U.S. trade performance with exporters, their issues on market access
The Indian Commerce Ministry met with exporters to discuss trade concerns and market access issues regarding the United States. Exporters highlighted uncertainty over tariffs and requested government intervention ahead of upcoming ministerial talks.
Why it matters
Bilateral trade relations between India and the U.S. are crucial for export-oriented industries and overall economic growth.
The Commerce Ministry has asked industry and exporters to share their concerns regarding access to the U.S. market so that the issues can be taken up with their American counterparts, an official said on Tuesday (September 1, 2026).
The industry official said that some exporters urged the Ministry to try to conclude the trade pact with the U.S. at the earliest to reduce the uncertainties on the tariff front.
The meeting was chaired by the Additional Secretary in the Ministry, Darpan Jain. He is also the country's chief negotiator for the India-U.S. bilateral trade agreement (BTA).
The deliberation is important as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the U.S. in late September to attend the G-20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee and hold bilateral talks with USTR Jamieson Greer. The two-day ministerial will begin on September 30.
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