USTR Greer says India trade deal is not imminent
In short
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said a trade deal with India is not close yet. He spoke after G20 trade talks in the US and after meeting Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
The two sides have found the sticking points and are still talking. The report does not say when, or if, a deal will be finished.
What the reporting says
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said after G20 trade talks in the U.S. and a meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal that a trade deal with India is not imminent. The reports say both sides identified sticking points and remain engaged, and Greer described the conversation as very constructive. The immediate consequence is continued negotiation, but no agreement timing was given.
Why it matters
Jamieson Greer said after G20 trade discussions in the U.S. and a meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal that a bilateral trade deal with India is not imminent. The reporting says both sides have identified the sticking points and are working on them, while officials remain engaged. The immediate effect is continued talks rather than a signed agreement, with no timeline given.