United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer led an official U.S. delegation to New Delhi from June 22-24, 2026, for bilateral trade agreement talks with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The visit represented a key step in advancing a balanced, mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and working toward finalizing an interim deal in line with the joint statement of February 7, 2026.
The two leaders held multiple rounds of discussions and conducted a comprehensive review of core BTA elements, including enhanced market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, reduction of non-tariff barriers, and expanded cooperation in strategic sectors. Both sides noted substantial progress by negotiating teams in recent months and welcomed the momentum from successive technical and ministerial-level engagements.
Discussions specifically focused on pathways to conclude an interim agreement as an important milestone toward a comprehensive BTA. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a balanced, commercially meaningful agreement that delivers tangible benefits for businesses, farmers, workers, and consumers in both countries. Recognizing the growing significance of the India-U.S. economic partnership amid evolving global trade dynamics, both sides reiterated their shared goal of expanding bilateral trade, fostering innovation, and building resilient, trusted supply chains.
The two sides expressed confidence that ongoing negotiations will further deepen economic ties and strengthen the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.