Overview
- Deputy USTR Rick Switzer is leading a U.S. delegation in New Delhi from Dec. 9–11 for two days of talks on a multi‑stage Bilateral Trade Agreement.
- India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the U.S. team as the sides work to finalize an initial tranche focused on reciprocal tariffs.
- USTR Jamieson Greer told the U.S. Senate that India has made its “best ever” offer while still resisting wider access for certain row crops, meats and dairy.
- Washington is pressing for openings for grain sorghum, soy and biofuels, as New Delhi seeks relief from duties now totaling about 50% on many Indian goods linked to Russian oil purchases.
- Parallel engagements by Under Secretary Allison Hooker are advancing cooperation in defense, energy, technology, space and trusted supply chains under the leaders’ Mission 500 trade vision toward $500 billion by 2030.