NextFin news, India and the United States will continue their bilateral trade negotiations on Tuesday in New Delhi, following the arrival of the US chief trade negotiator Brendan Lynch on Monday evening, a government official confirmed.
The talks, which mark the sixth round of negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), focus on resolving trade barriers and expanding economic ties between the two countries. The discussions are expected to cover US demands for greater access to India's agricultural and dairy sectors, which have been points of contention.
The negotiations began earlier this year with the goal of completing the first stage of the agreement by October-November 2025. The BTA aims to more than double bilateral trade from the current $191 billion to $500 billion by 2030.
Recent tensions had delayed talks, including the US imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods effective August 27, citing India's continued imports of Russian oil. This tariff increase followed earlier US tariffs and was part of a broader US policy on tariff reciprocity under President Donald Trump's administration.
Despite these challenges, both nations have expressed a commitment to continue dialogue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump have publicly affirmed the positive and forward-looking nature of India-US relations.
India's chief negotiator for the talks is Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce. The government official expressed hope for constructive progress in the upcoming discussions.
The talks are taking place in New Delhi, the capital of India, where both sides aim to reach a mutually beneficial agreement that supports economic growth and trade expansion.
Source: News9live, Republic World, Asian News International, September 15, 2025.
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