Only 1% left to resolve in India- US trade pact, says US envoy Sergio Gor

Key points

• India and the United States are close to finalising their proposed trade agreement, with only a small outstanding issue left to be resolved, according to US envoy to India Sergio Gor.
• Speaking at Citi's 2026 India Conference on Wednesday, Gor said both countries were working to resolve the remaining "one per cent" sticking point and were hopeful of completing the agreement within the next several weeks.
• TRADE TEAMS CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS Gor said a US trade delegation is currently in India to hold discussions on the agreement.
• His comments came as top negotiators from both countries began a three-day round of talks in New Delhi on Tuesday to finalise the details of the proposed interim trade deal.
• The framework for the agreement was finalised in February.