India, US Held 'Constructive' Talks, Committed To Seal Interim Trade Deal: MEA
India, US Held 'Constructive' Talks, Committed To Seal Interim Trade Deal: MEA Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 15:59 IST India and United States
India, US Held 'Constructive' Talks, Committed To Seal Interim Trade Deal: MEA Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 15:59 IST India and United States officials held positive, constructive talks on an interim trade deal, with both sides committed to securing the agreement File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. (File image) Officials from India and the United States held discussions over the interim trade deal this week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Describing the talks as “positive and constructive", the MEA underscored the commitment of both governments to secure the trade deal. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, a delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by its chief negotiator, visited India from June 1 to June 4 to advance discussions on the proposed trade pact.
Interim Trade Pact Discussions Advance The negotiations were conducted under the framework agreed upon by the two countries in a joint statement issued on February 7, 2026. The framework aims to establish an interim agreement focused on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade while laying the groundwork for a broader India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. Focus On Trade, Customs & Economic Security During the latest round of talks, officials discussed a wide range of issues, including trade in goods, non-tariff measures, customs procedures, trade facilitation, economic security alignment and other areas of mutual interest, the Commerce Ministry said in a press release. In a statement, the Ministry said the engagements were marked by “a spirit of cooperation and pragmatism," with both sides reaffirming their commitment to concluding a mutually beneficial agreement that would strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties.
The negotiations come amid growing efforts by New Delhi and Washington to deepen economic cooperation and expand trade relations. Officials from both countries are expected to continue discussions in the coming months as they work towards finalising the interim agreement and advancing broader trade negotiations. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manish... Read More First Published: June 05, 2026, 15:59 IST News india India, US Held 'Constructive' Talks, Committed To Seal Interim Trade Deal: MEA Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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