**Summary of U.S. Delegation Visit for India–U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks**
**Overview**
United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer led an official U.S. delegation to New Delhi from June 22–24, 2026. The visit served as a critical step in advancing a balanced India–U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and finalizing an interim deal, following the framework established in the joint statement of February 7, 2026.
**Key Discussions and Participants**
Ambassador Greer held multiple rounds of talks with Shri Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. The leaders conducted a comprehensive review of core BTA elements, including:
* Enhanced market access and digital trade.
* Supply chain resilience and the development of trusted supply chains.
* The reduction of non-tariff barriers.
* Expanded cooperation within strategic sectors.
**Progress and Objectives**
Both nations acknowledged substantial progress made by negotiating teams and technical-level engagements in recent months. The discussions focused on establishing an interim agreement as a milestone toward a comprehensive BTA. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a commercially meaningful agreement designed to provide tangible benefits to workers, farmers, consumers, and businesses in both the U.S. and India. The partnership aims to foster innovation and strengthen the India–U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership amid shifting global trade dynamics.
**Administrative Data and Metrics**
* **Event Dates:** June 22–24, 2026.
* **Release Date/Time:** June 24, 2026, 3:43 PM.
* **Issuing Authority:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
* **Release ID:** 2277411.
* **Visitor Count:** 1067.
* **Personnel Mentioned:** Abhijith Narayanan, Garima Singh, and Ishita Biswas.
* **Language Availability:** The official press release was made available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
India–U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA): A proposed comprehensive trade deal focused on market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, and the reduction of non-tariff barriers.
Jamieson Greer: United States Trade Representative who led the official U.S. delegation to advance trade negotiations and finalize an interim deal.
Piyush Goyal: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry who led the Indian side in discussions regarding core BTA elements and strategic sector cooperation.
India–U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership: The broader diplomatic and economic framework under which the bilateral trade negotiations are conducted to deepen national ties.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Ambassador Jamieson Greer Leads U.S.
Delegation to India for Bilateral Trade Agreement
Talks
प्रव तथ: 24 JUN 2026 3:43PM by PIB Delhi
United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer visited New Delhi from 22–24 June
2026, leading an official U.S. delegation. The visit marked a key step in ongoing efforts to advance a
balanced, mutually beneficial India–U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and to finalize an interim deal
in line with the joint statement of 7 February 2026.
Ambassador Greer held multiple rounds of discussions with the Union Minister of Commerce and
Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal. The two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of core BTA elements,
including enhanced market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, reduction of non-tariff barriers,
and expanded cooperation in strategic sectors.
Both sides noted substantial progress by negotiating teams in recent months and welcomed the momentum
from successive technical and ministerial-level engagements. Discussions focused on pathways to
conclude an interim agreement as an important milestone toward a comprehensive BTA. Both sides
reaffirmed their commitment to an agreement that is balanced, commercially meaningful, and delivers
tangible benefits for businesses, farmers, workers, and consumers in both countries.
Recognizing the growing significance of the India–U.S. economic partnership amid evolving global trade
dynamics, both sides reiterated their shared goal of expanding bilateral trade, fostering innovation, and
building resilient, trusted supply chains.
The two sides expressed confidence that ongoing negotiations will further deepen economic ties and
strengthen the India–U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
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Abhijith Narayanan / Garima Singh / Ishita Biswas
(रलीज़ आईडी: 2277411) आगंतुक पटल : 1067
इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , Marathi , ही , Gujarati , Malayalam