US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has arrived in New Delhi to hold high-level discussions with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and senior officials on advancing the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement. The visit, scheduled for June 23–24, 2026, comes after recent talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, where both leaders signaled that the deal was close to completion.
Greer’s meetings will focus on finalizing the interim trade agreement, which includes tariff reductions, expanded market access, and mechanisms for fair and reciprocal trade practices. The US has already agreed to lower tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% and remove penalties linked to Russian oil imports, while India is expected to address protections in sensitive sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
Officials confirmed that negotiator-level talks earlier this month laid the groundwork for ministerial discussions, with technical teams continuing to refine details on compliance and verification. The interim agreement is expected to pave the way for the broader Bilateral Trade Agreement, which Commerce Minister Goyal has indicated could be executed by mid-July 2026.
Greer will also travel to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, after his India visit to engage in trade discussions with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, underscoring Washington’s broader regional outreach. Analysts suggest that a successful India–US deal would strengthen supply chains, boost technology and energy cooperation, and mark a significant milestone in bilateral relations.
