India, US fine-tune trade pact after most talks concluded
In short
India and the US have finished most of their talks on a trade deal and are now polishing the agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
He was speaking during a two-day official visit with a business delegation. The report does not say when the deal will be completed or what issues are still open.
What the reporting says
India and the US have concluded most discussions on a proposed bilateral trade pact and are now fine-tuning the agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said during a two-day official visit. He also said India has concluded nine free trade agreements in the last four and a half years. The reporting does not say when the India-US deal may be signed or what remains unresolved.
Why it matters
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US have concluded most discussions on a proposed bilateral trade pact and are now fine-tuning it, according to Business Standard. He made the remarks during a two-day official visit and said India has concluded nine free trade agreements in the last four and a half years. The reporting does not identify the remaining sticking points or timing.