US, India should intensify efforts to conclude "historic" trade deal, lower tariffs: USIBC President Atul Keshap
The US-India Business Council has urged both governments to finalize a trade agreement that reduces tariffs. Ambassador Atul Keshap emphasized that such an agreement would facilitate reciprocal trade and benefit businesses in both nations. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated the trade pact is nearly finalized pending competitive advantages in the American market.
The US and India should intensify efforts to finalize a landmark trade agreement that reduces trade barriers and tariffs, according to USIBC President Atul Keshap. This agreement would bolster the existing economic and strategic partnership between the two nations, providing greater certainty and fostering more immediate benefits for businesses in both India and the US.
Keshap emphasized that unlocking reciprocal trade would leverage the record investments made in 2026 and solidify both countries as global leaders in AI. The USIBC members, who are staunch supporters of the US-India partnership, are eager to collaborate with both governments to deepen cooperation and accelerate collaboration between the world's largest economy and its fastest-growing major economy.
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