US, India Conclude Fresh Trade Talks With No Clarity on Deal (1)

India’s trade minister said he had concluded talks with his US counterpart, without indicating whether the two sides had bridged the remaining gaps holding up an interim trade agreement.

“We reviewed progress of the ongoing India–US trade discussions and explored avenues to further deepen our economic partnership,” Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in post on X on Wednesday following talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

In a separate statement, India’s trade ministry said both sides are seeking a “balanced” agreement that delivers “tangible benefits for businesses, farmers, workers and consumers in both countries.” The officials discussed ...