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India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit
India says talks with the United States are constructive as both sides work toward a $500 billion trade target by 2030.
- Led by senior commerce ministry official Darpan Jain, an Indian trade delegation concluded a three-day visit to Washington this week for constructive talks with U.S. counterparts.
- Both nations are working toward a balanced, mutually beneficial trade agreement aiming to achieve a $500 billion trade target by 2030, more than double the roughly $212 billion in 2024 bilateral trade.
- Foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters on Thursday, "These engagements are ongoing and constructive," underscoring India's commitment to the negotiations.
- The Indian delegation returned to New Delhi on Friday after a U.S. official described the latest round of talks as "constructive but gaps remain" with no concrete outcome reached.
- Negotiations face headwinds as a U.S. Supreme Court ruling clouds efforts to lower tariffs on Indian goods to about 18%, while President Donald Trump announced a temporary 10% duty on all imports.
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