**Summary:**
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on August 5, 2025, that India is actively engaged in discussions regarding the India-USA Bilateral Trade Agreement. The agreement seeks to expand trade and investment, deepen the U.S.-India trade relationship, and promote growth that ensures fairness, national security, and job creation, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as agricultural products. Current discussions focus on strengthening bilateral trade through increased market access, reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers, and deeper supply chain integration. The government prioritizes the livelihood interests of Indian farmers and food security requirements during these negotiations. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur, in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
INDOUS TRADE DEAL IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: A proposed trade agreement between India and the United States focusing on the agricultural sector.
IndiaUSA Bilateral Trade Agreement: A proposed trade agreement between India and the United States to expand trade and investment.
United States: One of the parties involved in the Bilateral Trade Agreement with India.
India: One of the parties involved in the Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States.
Shri Ramnath Thakur: Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
US: Abbreviation for United States, a major international partner engaged in trade negotiations with India.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
INDO-US TRADE DEAL IN AGRICULTURAL
SECTOR
Posted On: 05 AUG 2025 4:45PM by PIB Delhi
India is actively involved in the discussions on the India-USA Bilateral Trade Agreement which aims at
expanding trade and investment and deepening the U.S. - India trade relationship to promote growth that
ensures fairness, national security and job creation, especially in labour intensive sector including agricultural
products. The ongoing discussions are focussed on how to take an integrated approach to strengthen and
deepen bilateral trade by mutually increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and
deepening supply chain integration.
Further, the livelihood interests of our farmers and requirements of food security have always been paramount
for the Government while negotiating trade agreements with our international partners including the US.
This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur
in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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RC/ KSR/AR
(Release ID: 2152574)