Productive discussion with USTR Greer on early conclusion of trade deal: Goyal
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss finalizing an interim bilateral trade agreement. The talks aim to secure competitive advantages for India in the American market amid ongoing negotiations.
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This agreement is a critical step in strengthening economic ties between the world's two largest democracies, potentially impacting global supply chains and trade competition with China.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had a “productive discussion” with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial interim trade agreement between India and the U.S.
Mr. Goyal met Mr. Greer on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) on the sidelines of the G-20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee, about 1,200 kms from Washington, D.C.
The meeting came on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation to review progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
“Had a productive discussion with USTR Greer towards early conclusion of a mutually beneficial interim agreement under the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement,” Mr. Goyal said in a post on X.
Mr. Goyal said he also exchanged views with Mr. Greer on G20 deliberations under the U.S. presidency of the grouping.
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