Finance Minister and USTR Greer Hold Discussions in Delhi
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in talks with a delegation headed by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New Delhi, as both parties shared perspectives on enhancing bilateral trade and economic collaboration, emphasizing new growth opportunities and intensified commercial interaction.
The US Embassy in India stated that the US-India trade relationship is mutually beneficial, highlighting that enhanced connections generate American manufacturing employment and aid India's development as the largest democracy globally.
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“From energy protection to technology talent sharing, we’re constructing the future collaboratively,” it shared on X.
In a previous post, he greeted Greer upon her arrival in India and mentioned that finalizing the bilateral trade agreement will "open up new economic opportunities for both nations and greatly strengthen the US-India economic partnership."
US Ambassador Sergio Gor also highlighted the meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. “Great to be with Minister @PiyushGoyal and @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer today in New Delhi. Ongoing discussions on finalising the trade deal between the US and India,” he said in a post on X.
The advanced discussions concentrate on the Interim Agreement, which is a component of wider negotiations for the Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated last week that there has been notable advancement in the discussions regarding the interim bilateral trade agreement. “According to Misri after the G7 summit, we have already achieved considerable progress with the United States regarding an interim bilateral free trade agreement, and he noted that Greer’s trip to New Delhi would advance trade discussions.”
Previously, Goyal greeted Greer, Sergio Gor, and the US delegation at the Department of Commerce for "constructive talks regarding the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US."
India continues its dialogue with the US regarding suggested tariff actions related to Section 301 proceedings, while also striving to finalize a bilateral trade agreement. After his meetings in India, Greer will head to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to engage in discussions about equitable, balanced, and reciprocal trade with officials there, according to the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
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India and the US conducted top-level trade discussions focused on rescuing and adjusting a planned bilateral trade agreement following alterations in US tariff policy that disrupted a framework established earlier this year.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Delhi as both parties aimed to finalize an interim trade agreement before July 24, when Washington's temporary 10 percent tariff on imports from trading partners is set to end.
Greer's two-day trip occurs just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump had their first meeting in over a year during the G7 summit in France on June 17, revitalizing trade negotiations that both parties consider essential for enhancing economic relationships.
The US Embassy in India stated in a social media update that the trade relationship between the two nations benefits both sides.
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It stated that the US continues to prioritize achieving a fair, reciprocal trade agreement that creates opportunities for American exporters and provides advantages to both countries. The discussions among the ministers centered on revising a framework agreement revealed in February, which was based on tariff commitments that became uncertain following a US Supreme Court decision that invalidated broad tariffs introduced by Trump.