London/New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India will not enter into a trade agreement with the United States unless it secures a clear competitive advantage over rival economies, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.Speaking during a two-day visit to London, Goyal said India would only proceed with the agreement once Washington establishes a legal and policy framework that offers Indian exporters preferential market access compared to competing countries.“Until the framework for getting comp…
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New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday concluded a series of meetings with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his delegation towards advancing a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA).India remains committed to working constructively with the United States to further deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for growth and innovation, he said.”We reviewed progress of the ongoing India–US trade discussions and e…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and discussed ways to finalise a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement (BTA).In a post on X, Goyal said India and the United States share a strong and growing economic partnership. “We had productive discussions on advancing negotiations towards a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, in line with the Joint St…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India and the United States are moving decisively towards finalising a bilateral trade agreement that could unlock new economic opportunities and deepen bilateral economic ties, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday as US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer arrived here for key trade talks with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.”Welcome to India, @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer! Great to have you here as we drive forward our ambitious …
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India and the United States are set to intensify negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announcing on Monday that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will hold multiple meetings with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here to advance the trade deal ahead of a key tariff deadline next month.”Looking forward to welcoming Ambassador Greer @USTradeRep to New Delhi! Multiple sessions scheduled wi…
Washington, June 22 (IANS) US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to India this week for talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior Indian officials as Washington and New Delhi seek to advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement that both sides say is nearing completion.The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on Sunday that Greer will visit New Delhi before travelling onward to Uzbekistan.According to the statemen…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India and the United States will hold ministerial-level trade talks this week as both countries seek to finalise the framework for the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) ahead of a key tariff deadline next month, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is scheduled to arrive here for a two-day visit, during which he will hold discussions with Goyal.The minister told reporters, “F…
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) are expected to sign their long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) by December this year, with the pact likely to come into force by February-March 2027, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.Addressing chartered accountants at an event here, the minister said the agreement would significantly enhance India’s access to the European market by reducing tariffs on a wide range of goods.”Now, with almost zero duty…
Washington, June 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France next week, during which both leaders are expected to review progress in negotiations on a proposed India-US trade agreement, a senior administration official confirmed on Saturday. The White House said Saturday that Trump will meet PM Modi on Wednesday, June 17, during the G-7 Summit in Evian, France, as part of a series of engagements wi…
Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, has proposed to impose an additional up to 12.5 per cent tariff on India and 59 other economies over allegations of using forced labour to produce imported goods.In a statement, USTR claimed that 60 economies have failed to enforce rules against imported goods made via forced labour.”Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that the acts, policies, and practices of 60 economies …