Most aspects finalised in trade pact with U.S.; talks now focus on minor issues, commas, full stops: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India and the U.S. have finalized nearly all aspects of their bilateral trade agreement. Negotiations are currently focused on minor technical details as the teams prepare for upcoming talks.
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A finalized trade agreement between the world's two largest democracies would significantly impact global supply chains and economic relations.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (June 1, 2026) said India and the U.S. have finalised most elements of the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement, and negotiations are now focused on a few minor issues, "commas and full stops".
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