Archive · 28 Sep 2025
US Commerce Secretary Pushes India on Trade
The US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, wants India to change its trade practices.
He stated that India should open its markets more to American businesses.
He also said they need to react correctly to America.
India has been buying discounted oil from Russia, which has led to tariffs from the US.
Despite this, the US is still India's biggest trading partner.
The two countries are working on a new trade agreement to increase trade even further.
Lutnick stated that the US will fix countries such as India on trade issues.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick wants India to open its markets.
US has imposed tariffs on India, including on Russian oil purchases.
India and the US are discussing a trade deal.
Bilateral trade between the US and India was valued at USD 131.84 billion in 2024-25.
The US and India aim to increase trade through a Bilateral Trade Agreement.
- Who
- Howard Lutnick, Piyush Goyal
- What
- US-India trade relations and market access.
- When
- Recent trade discussions; agreement hoped by Oct-Nov 2025
- Where
- New York, in interviews and meetings
- Why
- To negotiate trade agreements and market access.
US View (Lutnick)
India's Stance
Market Access
US View (Lutnick)
India should open its markets.
India's Stance
Energy procurement driven by national interest.
- Key Figure
- Howard Lutnick, US Commerce Secretary; Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce Minister
- Countries Involved
- United States, India
- US Stance
- Wants India to open its markets for trade.
- India's Stance
- Energy procurement is driven by national interest.
- Bilateral Trade
- USD 131.84 billion in 2024-25.
- Trade Agreement
- Hoped for first tranche by Oct-Nov 2025
- Tariffs
- US imposed 50% tariffs on India, 25% on Russian oil.
Sources
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