Goyal, USTR Greer held multiple rounds of talks to advance trade deal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has concluded a series of meetings with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his delegation on Wednesday. In a social media post, Goyal said that they reviewed the progress of the ongoing India-U.S. trade discussions and explored avenues to further deepen the economic partnership between both countries. He also appreciated Ambassador Greer’s leadership and the sustained efforts of both teams in advancing the discussions in a constructive and forward-looking manner.
The ministry said both countries discussed pathways to conclude an interim agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to a deal that is "balanced and commercially meaningful". Greer's June 22-24 visit comes at a time when New Delhi and Washington race to finalise an interim arrangement before the expiration of a temporary 10 per cent US tariff regime on July 24, a deadline that has added urgency to negotiations.
Piyush Goyal will visit the United Kingdom from June 25 to 27 to hold high-level discussions aimed at facilitating the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), both of which are scheduled to come into force on July 15. During the visit, Goyal will hold bilateral talks with Peter Kyle, the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade. The discussions are expected to focus on aligning regulatory frameworks, streamlining customs coordination and finalising administrative mechanisms required for the smooth implementation of the two agreements.