US says India trade deal not imminent after G20 talks
In short
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said a trade deal with India is still being worked on but is not close yet. He said he had a very constructive conversation with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the G20 trade ministers meeting.
This matters for India-US trade and businesses that depend on the two markets. The reporting does not say what the sticking points are or when talks might end.
What the reporting says
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said a bilateral trade deal with India is still being worked on but is not imminent, following his conversation with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the G20 trade ministers meeting. Greer said the talks were “very constructive” and that officials remain engaged, while also noting sticking points. The reporting does not identify the unresolved issues or any timeline for a deal.
Why it matters
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said work on a bilateral trade deal with India is continuing, but an agreement is not imminent. He said he had a very constructive conversation with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the G20 trade ministers meeting and that officials remain engaged. The immediate significance is for India-US trade negotiations, though the sticking points were not identified.