India Us Trade Deal

More measures on anvil to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal

Government is considering fresh measures, including freight support, to help exporters manage rising costs and disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis, says Goyal

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India is looking at preferential market access for its products in the US and asserted that the country's relations with America are "very robust" with a deep strategic partnership across technology, defence, trade and investment. He said that India's trade pact with the US is "best" as compared to its competitor countries. "Our relations are very robust. We have a deep strategic partnership on several aspects, on technology, on defence, on trade and on investments, and our approach is that India should get preferential market access," Goyal told reporters here. The country, he said, is sitting on a "very sweet spot" in promoting trade with the US. "Being the world's fastest growing economy, India holds huge promise for investors who will continue to look at the India opportunity in greater numbers and greater value in the future," he added. On March 27, the minister held a meeting with the US Trade Representative Jamies

India, US to continue to work towards finalising interim trade deal: USTR

India and the US will continue efforts to finalise an interim trade deal, even as a USTR report flags high tariffs and non-tariff barriers

Piyush Goyal, Jamieson Greer discuss next steps in India-US BTA talks

India and the US discussed next steps in bilateral trade deal negotiations on the sidelines of WTO MC14, amid evolving tariff policies and global trade uncertainties

WTO MC14: India resists US push to make ecommerce duty moratorium permanent

At WTO MC14, the US seeks to make the e-commerce duty moratorium permanent, while India resists, citing revenue loss concerns and the need for policy space

India to wait for new US tariff architecture before signing interim deal

India remains engaged with the US side for a mutually beneficial trade deal, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, as negotiations continue on tariff changes and non-tariff barriers

India to sign US trade deal after Washington tariff reset: Commerce Secy

India will sign the trade pact with the US after Washington completes work on a new tariff architecture, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, adding there is no stand-off in the ongoing talks

US, India moving close to finalising critical minerals deal: Sergio Gor

The US and India are moving very close to finalising a critical minerals agreement, and a big announcement is expected in the next few months, American Envoy Sergio Gor said on Friday, asserting that the last few months have seen a "remarkable series of breakthroughs" in the US-India ties, including a new trade agreement. "I am very pleased to say that the US and India are moving very close to finalising a critical minerals agreement that will help secure the supply chains needed for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. Stay tuned, but in the next few months, we expect a big announcement on that front," he said. Addressing the India Today Conclave 2026, Gor said the US and India are "paying close attention to each other" across governments and business communities and even across media. "And, that attention reflects something deeper, a partnership that is growing stronger, more visible and more consequential every year," the US Ambassador to India ...

India, US remain engaged for a mutually beneficial trade pact: Govt

The commerce ministry on Friday said India and the US remain engaged in discussions for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement. The ministry has denied reports about a hold off on bilateral engagement. "We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks with US. It is denied that there is any hold off in bilateral engagement. It is reiterated that the two sides remain engaged for a mutually beneficial trade agreement," the commerce ministry said in a statement. The remarks assume significance as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on March 11 launched a fresh round of Section 301 trade investigations targeting policies and industrial practices of 16 economies, including India and China. Following a decision of the US Supreme Court striking down sweeping tariffs of the US administration, President Donald Trump has announced 10 per cent tariffs on all countries for 150 days from February 24.

India holds off US trade deal for several months amid fresh probe

New Delhi expected to sign an interim pact in March, but fresh US investigations and uncertainty over tariffs have slowed negotiations, government sources say

Govt to delay signing US trade deal amid fresh tariff, energy concerns

Complicating matters is a new US investigation into what it calls "structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors" in 16 trading partners, including India

US launches 'forced labour' trade probe against 60 nations, including India

The US Trade Representative has launched an unfair trade practices probe into 60 countries, including India, alleging failure to block imports of goods produced using forced labour

RIL US refinery may get Venezuelan oil access; need deal clarity: Analysts

Analysts believe Texas refinery deal could be a positive for Reliance given the current geopolitical environment; however, await for more clarity as the company is yet to issue an official statement.

Farmers stage fresh protest in Delhi against India-US trade deal

The protest site, close to the historic Jantar Mantar observatory near the parliament complex in New Delhi, was packed with demonstrators

The promises, pitfalls of agreements with India's largest trading partners

India's trade deals with the US and Europe promise market access and investment flows, but industry readiness and new regulatory barriers may shape their real impact

India got best trade deal with US among competing nations: Piyush Goyal

India has secured the best trade deal with the US compared to its competing nations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, noting that the two countries share a "very powerful" relationship. He said that the US is the world's largest economy - USD 30 trillion - and nobody can wish it away. "It has been a fantastic journey. We have the best of relations. You would have observed that through the last year, President Donald Trump has always had the best of things to say about India as a country, and about Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi. We have fantastic relations with our counterparts there. "Even within your family, sometimes you can have one or two misunderstandings. It's a part of the course. I think it's a very, very powerful relationship that the US and India share. And we got the best deal amongst all the nations with whom we compete," Goyal said when asked about the trade relations with the US. He was speaking at Raisina Dialogue 2026 here. The ministe

Even as Trump humiliates allies, Indian govt must adopt humility at home

Mr Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America's friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back

Equities remain core for long-term wealth creation: Harsha Upadhyaya

In India, equities are often a long-term wealth creation product and flows typically normalise once volatility stabilises, Upadhyaya said.

'Excited' about India trade deal: US dy secy of state Christopher Landau

Says US not to make same mistakes with India as it did with China

India seeks to retain tariff edge over Asian peers in US trade deal

Goyal said India is closely watching the evolving situation following the US SC's verdict, and will continue to engage with Washington for best possible opportunities in the interim trade deal