New Delhi, May 27: A US trade delegation led by the Chief Negotiator will visit India from June 1-4 to finalise details of an interim trade agreement and advance negotiations under the proposed broader bilateral trade pact, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.
The discussions will cover key areas including market access, non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation, investment promotion and economic security alignment.
The proposed interim agreement follows the joint framework announced by India and the United States on February 7, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to negotiations on a wider India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement.
As part of the ongoing process, an Indian negotiating team visited Washington DC from April 20-23 for in-person meetings with US counterparts, the ministry said.
The upcoming visit comes amid growing optimism over progress in trade talks.
Last week, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor expressed confidence that a landmark bilateral trade agreement could be concluded in the “coming weeks and months”.
Addressing the annual leadership summit of American Chamber of Commerce in India, Gor said the interim agreement under discussion is aimed at creating mutually beneficial opportunities and unlocking economic growth for both countries.
He said the proposed deal is expected to expand market access, reduce trade barriers and provide greater certainty for businesses operating across both markets.
According to the envoy, a well-structured agreement would strengthen supply chains, attract fresh investments and support sustained and inclusive economic growth.
Highlighting the expanding economic relationship, Gor noted that Indian companies have committed investments exceeding $20 billion in the United States during the annual Select Investment Summit.
He also pointed to the growing presence of American companies in India’s consumer and industrial sectors, underscoring the strengthening commercial partnership between the two economies.
