USTR Jamieson Greer visits India to discuss interim US-India trade deal talks

The negotiations were launched following talks between US President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 February 2025. Greer's visit comes amid efforts by both countries to deepen economic ties and address market access issues through a comprehensive trade pact.

The United States has said it is “very, very close” to finalising a landmark trade agreement with India, signalling significant progress in ongoing negotiations aimed at deepening economic ties between the two countries. US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Bethany Poulos Morrison, made the remarks while speaking at a public event.Morrison recalled that in February 2026, the United States formally announced its intention to conclude a historic trade deal with India. She stated that discussions have now reached an advanced stage, adding, “We are very, very close.” #WATCH | USA | Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Bethany Morrison, says, "In February 2026, we announced the intention to finally conclude the historic (US-India) trade deal. We are very, very close. This is going to open India's market aof… pic.twitter.com/vvMARJjXbt— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026 According to her, the proposed agreement is designed to open India’s vast market of 1.4 billion people to American goods under “reciprocal and mutually beneficial” terms.She further emphasised that the deal aligns with Washington’s broader economic vision under the “Mission 500” initiative, which targets $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Morrison said the US administration is pushing forward with urgency to achieve this goal, reflecting the strategic importance of the India-US economic partnership.Highlighting recent trade performance, Morrison described 2025 as a “historic year” for bilateral commerce. She noted that total goods trade between India and the United States reached $149 billion, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous year. US exports to India also rose by 9.8 percent, indicating strong momentum in two-way trade flows.India-US Trade Deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Set To Meet USTR Jamieson Greer Today On the investment front, Morrison pointed out increasing participation from Indian companies in the US economy. She referred to the SelectUSA initiative, where Indian firms reportedly committed around $20 billion in new investments in the United States. Out of this, $1.1 billion was identified as immediate investment inflows, underscoring growing corporate engagement between the two nations.She added that both governments are actively working to strengthen economic cooperation, with sustained efforts underway to expand trade, investment, and market access. The remarks highlight a broader push by both sides to accelerate negotiations and resolve outstanding issues in the proposed interim trade agreement.Meanwhile, parallel diplomatic engagements continue on the ground. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Tuesday to further discussions on the Interim Trade Agreement. The deal was initially conceptualised during talks between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi..@USTradeRep Jamieson Greer and Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry @PiyushGoyal met in New Delhi today to advance negotiations on the Interim Agreement launched by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. The United States remains focused on securing a fair, reciprocal… pic.twitter.com/2EhvgoUjHu— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) June 23, 2026 The US Embassy in India also reiterated its position on social media platform X, stating that Washington remains committed to securing a fair and reciprocal trade arrangement that expands market access for American exporters while ensuring mutual benefits for both countries. Together, these developments point toward steady progress in one of the most closely watched trade negotiations globally.

An interim BTA is expected soon, with most of its elements nearly settled under the framework the two sides reached on February 7.

US President Donald Trump on June 17 said that the two countries are "very close" on the finalisation of the trade agreement.

Washington: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is visiting India to take forward the discussions on the interim trade deal agreed to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in February.“This week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to New Delhi, India, to meet with the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, Piyush Goyal, and other senior Indian officials to discuss the historic US-India joint statement and the interim agreement as part of the broader US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations,” the office of the US Trade Representative said in a statement on Sunday.This week, Ambassador Greer will travel to India to meet with Minister @PiyushGoyal and other senior Indian officials to discuss the historic U.S.–India Joint Statement and the Interim Agreement as part of the broader U.S.-India Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations.Following…— United States Trade Representative (@USTradeRep) June 21, 2026 Trump and Modi met on the sidelines of the G-7 meeting in France last week where the US president said that India and the US were very close to finalising the trade agreement.Trump also called Modi a tough negotiator and highlighted the personal rapport he enjoyed with the Indian prime minister.The meeting between Greer and Goyal comes close on the heels of negotiator-level discussions on the pact held from June 2-4 in New Delhi.Looking forward to welcoming Ambassador Greer @USTradeRep to New Delhi! Multiple sessions scheduled with Minister @PiyushGoyal to advance the U.S.-India trade deal!— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) June 22, 2026 Earlier, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal had said that the discussions between the two ministers are expected to be centred around giving final touches to the framework deal.On June 5, Goyal said India and the US are moving towards closing all the open ends of the interim trade agreement, and both sides are likely to execute the "very, very vibrant" first phase of the BTA by the middle of next month.'India-US Trade Deal Very Close': President Donald Trump After Holding Talks With PM Modi At G7 Summit In France Following the trip to India, Greer will travel to Uzbekistan, where he will meet President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva, and Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev.Greer’s discussions in Uzbekistan will focus on achieving fair, balanced, and reciprocal trade with the US. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Announcing the visit, the Office of the US Trade Representative said Greer would discuss the "historic US-India joint statement" and the interim agreement as part of negotiations for a wider US-India...