Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led a delegation to New York, where India and the US discussed contours of a trade deal and agreed to work towards an early conclusion despite oil-related hurdles
Chief negotiator returns from New York after fresh parleys
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Goyal visited Washington earlier in May for the trade talks. He held deliberations with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington
Goyal is leading a delegation for meetings in New York with the US side to achieve an early conclusion of a bilateral trade agreemen
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According to people aware of the matter, Goyal will meet United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
Goyal's visit follows a positive meeting between trade negotiators in New Delhi last week as India and the US step up efforts to resolve tensions and conclude a trade agreement
Goyal visited Washington earlier in May for the trade talks. He held deliberations with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India's exports would grow 6% this year, despite the US' 50 per cent tariffs, adding FTAs with the EU and UAE were progressing to boost trade
Underscoring the country's strong performance in global trade despite challenges, the minister said discussions on free trade agreements (FTAs) were advancing with several countries
US signals softer dairy stance, eyeing premium cheese exports to India as trade talks restart; India wary of opening sensitive farm sector
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he believes the US will sort out a trade deal with India as soon as that country stops buying Russian oil
The minister said that negotiations are going on with the European Union as well in the national capital for concluding a trade agreement
The chief negotiators of the two sides are holding the 13th round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement
India and Qatar are likely to finalise the framework for a free trade agreement in early October, with commerce minister Piyush Goyal expected to travel to Doha soon
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said there is never a fixed timeline for negotiations and they should be conducted patiently with a long-term perspective
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirms that industries will pass on the benefits of GST rate reductions to consumers and discusses plans to boost exports amid US tariff challenges
Union Commerce and Industry minister said the GST reforms would boost demand in almost all sectors, supporting the economic growth of the country