India and the United States have moved into the decisive final stretch of negotiations on an interim trade agreement, with high‑level meetings in New Delhi signalling strong political intent on both sides to close the deal before a key tariff deadline. The latest round of discussions brought together Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and US Ambassador Sergio Gor, forming the most senior negotiating lineup seen in months.
Greer, who arrived in India this week, began a series of intensive meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, where both delegations worked to resolve remaining differences on market access, tariff concessions, digital trade, and regulatory standards. The push follows a direct conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, where both leaders instructed their teams to “conclude the long‑pending agreement at the earliest.”
Ambassador Gor captured the momentum in a post on X, expressing optimism about the trajectory of the talks and sharing a photo with Goyal and Greer during discussions in Delhi. His message underscored Washington’s view that the negotiations are “moving decisively toward a final deal.”
The interim pact is expected to address long‑standing irritants in bilateral trade, including duties on agricultural products, medical devices, and certain industrial goods. It may also include provisions on services, e‑commerce, and supply‑chain cooperation, areas where both countries see strategic value.
For India, the agreement could unlock improved access to the US market and reduce uncertainty for exporters. For the US, it represents an opportunity to strengthen economic ties with one of the world’s fastest‑growing major economies at a time of shifting global trade dynamics.
Officials from both sides are expected to continue negotiations through the week, aiming to finalise the agreement before the tariff review window closes.