Overview
- Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Rick Switzer is leading a two‑day delegation in New Delhi, meeting Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to advance a bilateral trade agreement.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Senators that India has presented “the best offers we’ve ever received,” while noting continued resistance on certain row crops and meat products.
- Negotiations are proceeding in stages, with an initial tranche focused on tariff relief that officials have discussed closing as soon as this month after missing a fall target.
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said talks are progressing toward a deal as India seeks relief from U.S. duties raised to as much as 50% this year, which officials say have pressured Indian exports.
- In parallel, Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker met Misri to advance cooperation in defense, energy, technology, space and trusted supply chains linked to the broader economic agenda.