US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says negotiators are in the final stages of concluding the long-awaited India-US bilateral trade agreement. Multiple outlets report Gor describing the process as being “in the final steps,” with only a very small share of issues still to be resolved. Sources cite figures ranging from roughly the last 1% to the last 1–2% of negotiations remaining. Gor also frames the talks as having taken about 18 months, and he expresses confidence that the agreement will be finalized soon. Coverage adds that the discussions are aimed at expanding market access, reducing tariff barriers and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly under a first-phase approach. Several reports note the broader intent of the US and India to further expand bilateral trade, including a shared goal discussed by some outlets of reaching $500 billion. Deutsche Welle also reports that both sides project optimism about the negotiations, quoting Gor’s remarks about a breakthrough being in sight. Overall, the reporting centers on the ambassador’s assessment of progress and the remaining items on both sides.
US ambassador says India-US trade deal is in final stages of talks
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says negotiators are in the final stages of concluding the long-awaited India-US bilateral trade agreement. Multiple outlets report Gor describing the process as bein...
- US Ambassador Sergio Gor says the India-US bilateral trade agreement is in its final stages.
- He indicates only about the last 1% to 1–2% of issues remain to be negotiated.
- Talks have been ongoing for about 18 months, according to the reports.
- The agreement is described as a first-phase effort focused on market access and reducing tariff barriers.
- Both countries are portrayed as aiming for greater economic cooperation and expanded bilateral trade.
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1 month agoUS Ambassador Sergio Gor announced that the US-India trade agreement is in its final stages, with only a small percentage of issues remaining. He expressed confidence in a swift conclusion after 18 months of talks, highlighting the pact's potential to bring greater certainty and stability for businesses. Bilateral trade has surged significantly, with both nations aiming for a $500 billion target.
1 month agoUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said negotiators from both countries were in the final stages of concluding the long-awaited bilateral trade agreement.
1 month agoThe US-India trade deal is in its "final steps", with only the last one per cent of negotiations left to be concluded, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday, expressing confidence that the deal would soon be sealed after nearly 18 months of talks. Addressing the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit here, Gor said he was determined to conclude the agreement as it would be beneficial to both nations. "We are in the final steps on this deal. Most of this deal is complete. There's a few items that remain on both sides. It's in the last 1 per cent of that deal," he said. The US envoy to India was bullish about the bilateral relationship and cited the personal equation between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was driving the ties. "People ask, why is this taking so long? We've been at this for a year and a half. To put it into perspective, we've been trading for 20 years. So no matter what, once we beat the European deal, I th
1 month ago"We are in the final steps on this deal. Most of this deal is complete. There's a few items that remain on both sides. It's in the last 1 per cent of that deal," US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday.
1 month agoIndia and US have been negotiating the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement aimed at expanding market access, reducing tariff barriers and strengthening economic cooperation.
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