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India, U.S. Push Trade Deal Before July Tariff Expiry

6/26/2026

Summary

India-US Trade Talks

India and the United States aim to seal a trade pact before July 24, when the U.S. 10% tariff expires.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Rep. Jamieson Greer led talks in New Delhi from June 22-24.
Negotiators focused on market access, digital trade, supply-chain resilience and cutting non-tariff barriers.
India seeks lower U.S. tariffs and market access for textiles, gems, jewellery, leather and pharmaceuticals while protecting agriculture.

Summary

Lawmakers Push Trade

Deputy Assistant Secretary Bethany Poulos Morrison tied the trade deal to the “Mission 500” $500 billion target for 2030.
Senator Roger Marshall warned of a $50 billion trade imbalance and urged cutting Indian tariffs.
Rep. Brad Sherman and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi called the tariffs “crippling” and condemned a Texas incident tearing a flag.
Lawmakers said U.S.–India cooperation must go beyond trade to counterterrorism and a stance against China, showing support for a strategic partnership.

History

Historical Context

The Indo-U.S. civil nuclear partnership began with the July 18 2005 joint statement by President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, leading to the October 10 2008 signing by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice after Congress approved the deal. The 48-nation NSG waiver that year unlocked a commerce framework, a basis for today’s talks led by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

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India-US Trade Talks

India and the United States aim to seal a trade pact before July 24, when the U.S. 10% tariff expires.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Rep. Jamieson Greer led talks in New Delhi from June 22-24.
Negotiators focused on market access, digital trade, supply-chain resilience and cutting non-tariff barriers.
India seeks lower U.S. tariffs and market access for textiles, gems, jewellery, leather and pharmaceuticals while protecting agriculture.

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