USTR Greer says he does not think “something is imminent” on trade deal with India
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that a trade deal between the U.S. and India is not yet imminent despite ongoing constructive negotiations. Both nations are working to resolve specific sticking points, with further high-level discussions expected soon.
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The delay in the trade agreement reflects the complex economic and tariff-related negotiations between the world's two largest democracies.
While negotiations on an India-U.S. trade deal are nearing the end, the deal itself is not “imminent”, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated on Friday (October 2, 2026) India time. His comments followed a “constructive conversation” with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in the U.S. on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministerial conference.
“We had a very constructive conversation, Minister Goyal and myself,” Mr. Greer said at a press conference. “Our staff is meeting right now, since they’re in the country and we’re here. We are continually trying to finish the trade deal with India.”
“I would characterise it, as we say in the U.S., we’re in the short strokes,” he added. “So I think we’re toward the end of it. At the same time, I don’t think there’s something imminent.”
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