New Delhi, June 5: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India announced on Thursday that significant progress has been made in the negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States. Officials from both countries engaged in in-depth discussions on various trade-related issues this week in New Delhi.
A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by the Chief Negotiator, visited India from June 1 to June 4 to advance the trade agreement discussions.
The talks focused on critical topics such as trade in goods, non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation, economic security coordination, and other significant issues of mutual interest.
This new round of discussions follows a joint statement released on February 7, 2026, in which both parties agreed on a framework for an interim agreement aimed at ensuring mutual and beneficial trade.
The framework also reiterated the commitment to continue negotiations towards a comprehensive India-US bilateral trade agreement.
According to an official statement, the discussions during the USTR delegation’s visit were constructive and positive, reflecting a spirit of cooperation and practical thinking between both sides. Officials reviewed the progress made on various negotiation pathways and explored ways to deepen economic engagement.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to reaching mutually beneficial agreements that would strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations while promoting greater economic cooperation.
These discussions are part of ongoing efforts by New Delhi and Washington to enhance commercial ties and address trade concerns through a structured framework amid growing strategic and economic cooperation between the world’s largest and fifth-largest economies.
The ministry further stated, “The discussions exhibited a spirit of collaboration and practical thinking, with both sides reiterating their commitment to achieving mutually beneficial agreements that will strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations.”
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