Archive · 16 Sep 2025
US and India Discuss Trade, Aim for Agreement
The US and India are trying to make a new trade deal to help them trade more with each other.
Trade leaders from both countries met and talked about different topics to agree on the terms of the deal.
They agreed to keep talking to each other online.
The US put high tariffs on Indian goods, which made things more difficult.
India wants the US to remove these tariffs.
There are disagreements about what products can be traded and taxes on these goods, especially agricultural products and dairy.
The leaders want to finish the deal as soon as possible.
US and Indian trade officials met to discuss the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
Discussions were described as positive and forward-looking.
Both sides decided to intensify efforts for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
Talks will continue virtually before the next formal negotiating round.
India and the US have disagreements over agriculture and tariffs.
- Who
- US and Indian Trade Officials
- What
- Discussions on Bilateral Trade Agreement
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, implied India
- Why
- To achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
India
United States
Tariffs on Russian Oil
India
India insists the total 50 per cent tariffs be addressed.
United States
US imposed tariffs on Indian goods.
Trade Barriers
India
Seeks respect for red lines regarding agriculture.
United States
Pressuring India to reduce trade barriers and open markets.
- Key Issue
- US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)
- Meeting Date
- Tuesday
- US Delegation Lead
- Brendan Lynch, Assistant US Trade Representative
- Indian Delegation Lead
- Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary
- Discussion Outcome
- Intensify efforts for early BTA conclusion
- Tariff Imposition
- 50% tariffs on Indian goods in August 2025
Sources
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Mint Explainer | Have US tariffs begun impacting India’s exports?
India-US Trade: Chief Negotiators Push To Resolve Tariff Issues, Seek Certainty For Exporters
Why doesn't India import US corn? As Lutnick laments over corn, here is why India doesn't want US maize
US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums
US trade negotiator visits India, acknowledges importance of bilateral trade
Trade talks ‘positive’, govt says will intensify efforts to close US deal early
India-US Trade Talks 'Positive, Covering Various Aspects of Bilateral Agreement'
India, US agree to step up efforts for early BTA
