Bilateral Trade Agreement News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India and US finalised terms of reference for trade negotiations: US Vice President
New Delhi, April 23: India and the US have finalised terms of reference for the ongoing negotiations for completing a bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, said US Vice President JD Vance.
India-US trade engagement to create new opportunities for workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs: US Trade body
New Delhi, April 22: The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has said that the ongoing engagement between India and the United States for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) could create new opportunities for workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs in both countries.
India-US trade deal may become a model for future agreements with other countries: Report
New Delhi, April 22: The upcoming India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected to become a model for India's future trade negotiations with other developed nations, according to a report by ACMIIL, a stock market company.
PM Modi, US Vice President announce finalization of Terms of Reference for Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations
New Delhi, April 21: US Vice President JD Vance met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, and the two leaders welcomed the progress in the negotiations for a US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
India poised to conclude first part of trade pact with US soon: FM Sitharaman
San Francisco, April 21: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that India is actively engaging with the new US administration and hopes to conclude the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement "positively" by fall (September-October) this year.
India US trade talks: Key negotiations to begin in Washington next week
New Delhi, April 19: A team of negotiators, led by Commerce Secretary-designate Rajesh Agarwal, is likely to travel to Washington, DC, next week to advance discussions on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
FM Sitharaman says India will tackle global trade disruptions with agile policy, investments
Mumbai, April 17: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday expressed confidence that India would tackle the challenge posed by the global trade war with the right mix of policy agility and long-term investments to strengthen the domestic economy.
India, US likely to ink first tranche of trade pact before Fall deadline
New Delhi, April 15: India and US are working to sign the first tranche of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) to bring down tariffs before the agreed timeline of the fall of 2025 as the the terms of reference for the pact have already been finalised.
There are both concerns and opportunities over reciprocal tariffs: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi, April 15: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Tuesday said that reciprocal tariffs are both a challenge and an opportunity for India with the government negotiating a bilateral trade deal with the US.
Indian and American trade delegations to begin discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement this week
New Delhi, April 15: Indian and American trade delegations are set to begin discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement this week, according to sources.
India, US likely to sign trade pact within 90-day tariff-pause period
New Delhi, April 11: The first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be concluded within the tariff-pause period of 90 days fixed by the Donald Trump administration, according to official sources.
India's exports surge to record $820 billion in 2024-25 despite global challenges
New Delhi, April 10: India's goods and services exports have crossed a record $820 billion in financial year 2024-25, which represents a close to 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of $778 billion for the previous financial year, despite the economic uncertainties in global markets, according to data compiled by the Commerce Ministry.
India plans to seal trade deal with US by fall 2025: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 9: India is perhaps the only country which has reached an understanding with the United States to ink a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by the fall of this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday, as reciprocal tariffs came into effect with India facing 27 per cent tariffs.
Keeping India's interests at forefront: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on US tariffs
Mumbai, April 9: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that the Government is working on a bilateral trade agreement as was decided between Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump in February. His remarks came in the face of the tariffs imposed by Trump's administration.
Hardeep Puri confident India will come out stronger from US tariffs fallout
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister Hardeep Puri on Tuesday said he was confident India will emerge stronger from the fallout of the US administration tariffs once the bilateral trade agreement between the two partner countries is finalised.
India-US trade ties face complex tariff alignments: Report
New Delhi, April 1: While both India and the US are deeply interconnected through trade, investment, and strategic agreements, recent US tariff measures have introduced new complexities, as per a report.
India, US hold trade talks; to work towards negotiating first tranche of FTA
New Delhi, March 29: India and the United States held trade talks in New Delhi as part of efforts to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall of 2025.
Sectoral expert-level engagements under proposed India-US BTA to start virtually in coming weeks
New Delhi, March 29: Representatives of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative held meeting in the national capital for four days beginning March 26 as a follow up to the two countries agreeing to expand bilateral trade to reach USD 500 billion by 2030, including through the conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
India, US agree to finalise first tranche of bilateral trade agreement by fall 2025
New Delhi, March 29: In a bid to expand their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, India and the US on Saturday concluded their talks in the national capital, broadly reaching an understanding to finalise the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by fall 2025.
Very active and intense discussion going on between India, US at this time: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India and the US had a "very open discussion" on trade and the result of that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to conclude bilateral trade agreement by fall this year.
India, US in process of taking bilateral trade negotiations forward: MEA amid tariff tussle
New Delhi, March 21: Amid tariff concerns, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that India and the US are making significant strides in their bilateral trade negotiations, with the aim of expanding trade, enhancing market access, and reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Approach will be guided by India First,: Piyush Goyal on his meeting with US Trade representative
New Delhi, March 14: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that he had a "forward looking" discussion with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement.
Piyush Goyal to hold talks with industry and export council over US tariffs and trade deficit from Thursday
New Delhi, March 11: Days after holding talks with his US counterpart in Washington, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called a meeting with the export councils and trade representatives starting on Thursday, sources say.
PM Modi, US President Trump agree to push forward negotiations on multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement: Sources
New Delhi, March 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Trump have agreed to push forward negotiations on a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), according to sources.
India, US gearing up to negotiate BTA, can potentially boost trade between the two nations: MEA
New Delhi March 7: India and the US are gearing up to negotiate a landmark Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that could potentially boost trade between the two nations amid US President Donald Trump's plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, including India.
US Commerce Secy optimistic about India-US trade ties, stresses need for agricultural reforms
New Delhi, March 7: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday expressed optimism about India-US trade ties, emphasizing the need for India's agricultural trade to open up amid US President Donald Trump's plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, including India.
India-US taking steps to strengthen economic ties, enhance bilateral trade
New Delhi, February 17: Following the recent bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, India and the US have unveiled key trade initiatives aimed at strengthening economic ties and expanding bilateral trade.
Trade agreement with US likely to be finalised by end of 2025: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, February 16: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the first tranche of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States is expected to be concluded by the fall of 2025.
Mission 500: India, US set USD 500 billion trade target by 2030, launch strategic tech initiatives
Washington, DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official working visit in Washington DC, on Thursday (local time). During the two-day visit, India and the United States set an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030.
India holds Inter-Governmental Committee meet with Nepal, to send 2,00,000 MT wheat
New Delhi, January 12: The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade was held in Kathmandu from January 10-11, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said in a statement.