India, US to Hold Trade Talks in Washington From April 20
The talks will focus on finalizing the legal text and recalibrating the interim pact after US tariff changes and Section 301 probes.
- An Indian delegation led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain will travel to Washington on April 20 for three-day trade negotiations aimed at finalizing a framework for an interim bilateral trade agreement.
- Negotiators must recalibrate the February framework following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down 25% reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, reshaping the United States tariff landscape.
- The United States Trade Representative launched Section 301 investigations targeting industrial policies across 16 economies, including India and China, which officials will address during the Washington meeting.
- On Wednesday, India submitted a formal rebuttal to the United States Trade Representative regarding Section 301 measures, addressing a longstanding point of contention between the two countries.
- Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated the team seeks to finalize the legal agreement as a 'logical follow-up' to the February joint statement, with both sides aiming to structure and address outstanding issues.
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Indian team to visit US next week for talks on trade deal - The Tribune
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal on Wednesday said a delegation would be visiting Washington for three-day talks from April 20 to further discuss the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that was finalised in February.
India trade delegation to visit US for BTA talks, first in-person meeting since October
An Indian trade team led by Darpan Jain will visit the US from April 20–22 for talks on a bilateral trade agreement, the first in-person meeting since October. Officials said the deal is being recalibrated amid changing tariff conditions, while India also rejected US allegations in a Section 301 probe.
Negotiations on a proposed trade deal between India and the US have resumed. An Indian delegation will visit the US next week to seek clarity on the new tariff structure.
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