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India, US resume “positive” trade talks
India and U.S. restart trade talks, aiming to strengthen economic ties after recent tariff disputes.
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Shreya Jha - Tue, 16, Sep 2025
- 13:07 EDT
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India and the United States, on Sept. 16, held “positive” talks on the long-pending bilateral trade agreement, with delegations from both sides meeting in New Delhi.
A U.S. team led by Brendan Lynch, Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement from the Office of the United States Trade Representative, held discussions with officials from India’s Department of Commerce. The Indian side was led by Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce.
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According to the US Embassy spokesperson, the discussions were “positive and forward-looking”, with both sides agreeing to intensify efforts for the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial agreement. The renewed dialogue comes after last month’s postponed talks originally scheduled for Aug. 25-29, following trade tensions between the two countries.
The cancellation followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision last month to impose an additional duty on Indian imports effective Aug. 27, effectively doubling tariffs to 50 percent.
New Delhi described the punitive tariffs as unfair, accusing the United States and Western countries of having “double standards” on the matter.
A thaw in tensions was, however, seen earlier this month when President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly expressed their commitment to reach a trade deal through continued dialogue.
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