Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on October 1, 2026, during the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in the United States. They discussed the early conclusion of an interim India-U.S. trade agreement within the broader Bilateral Trade Agreement framework, demonstrating ongoing efforts to advance negotiations.
The meeting occurred amid U.S. proposals to impose 100% tariffs on certain Indian products. Goyal did not directly address these tariffs in his remarks. However, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal previously indicated that all trade-related issues would be discussed during Goyal’s U.S. visit, implying tariff concerns remain part of the discussions.
This engagement highlights continued efforts by India and the U.S. to resolve outstanding trade issues and move toward an agreement supporting bilateral commerce. The emphasis on an early interim deal reflects a desire to progress negotiations while addressing tariff and other trade differences.
