India-US hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on Customs and trade facilitation: Govt sources
A US delegation engaged with Indian Commerce Ministry officials to enhance bilateral trade and customs procedures. The discussions took place on November 2-3 and focused on trade facilitation frameworks. Ongoing negotiations are related to the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at improving market access. Both nations are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement, with few issues left…
Two US trade and customs officials met with Commerce Ministry representatives in New Delhi from November 2-3, according to government sources. The discussions focused on improving customs procedures, eliminating non-tariff administrative hurdles, and enhancing trade facilitation measures between the two nations. This two-day technical engagement is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral trade infrastructure, digital customs integration, and supply chain security.
The talks coincide with ongoing negotiations on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), designed to boost market access, reduce trade barriers, and deepen economic ties. India and the US aim to finalize an interim trade agreement as part of these BTA talks. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed on October 26 that most discussions on the trade agreement had been concluded, with final details being fine-tuned.
Earlier, on October 20, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India and the United States were "very close" to finalizing the proposed trade agreement, with only a few outstanding issues. The BTA negotiations began in February 2025, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
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