Archive · 21 Sep 2025
India, US Trade Talks Resume with Year-End Deadline
India and the US are meeting to talk about a new trade deal.
These discussions will be led by officials from both countries.
They hope to solve disagreements and reach an agreement that helps both sides.
They aim to finalize the first part of the deal by October or November.
Key issues include tariffs and market access.
The recent increase in US H-1B visa fees and the withdrawal of exemptions for Chabahar investments in Iran are also up for discussion.
Ministerial-level trade talks between the US and India begin Monday in Washington.
Piyush Goyal leads the Indian delegation.
The talks aim to advance negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA).
Both sides are trying to meet the October-November deadline for the first part of the agreement.
Discussions will address issues such as tariffs and market access, plus the H-1B visa fee and Chabahar investments.
- Who
- Piyush Goyal, US officials
- What
- Trade negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA)
- When
- Starting Monday
- Where
- Washington
- Why
- To resolve differences and finalize a trade pact.
Indian Stance
US Stance
Tariffs
Indian Stance
India wants the rollback of US penal tariffs.
US Stance
US imposed 25% tariffs on Indian goods.
Market Access
Indian Stance
Focus on existing tariffs.
US Stance
Demand for market access in agriculture, dairy, and manufactured goods.
- Event
- Ministerial-level trade talks
- Participants
- Piyush Goyal, US officials
- Date
- Starting Monday
- Location
- Washington
- Goal
- Advance BTA negotiations
- Deadline
- October-November for first part
Sources
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