GENERAL9 Sept 2026
India, U.S. trade pact to be signed at an appropriate time; only a few issues under discussion: Commerce Secretary
India and the U.S. have nearly finalised their bilateral trade agreement, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said in Mumbai on Wednesday. Only a few issues are still under discussion, and the pact will be signed at an appropriate time. Once signed, it would give both countries preferential market access. Indian exporters should watch for official details before making trade decisions.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said the India-U.S. trade pact is more or less finalised, with only a few issues still under discussion.
- The agreement is expected to give both countries preferential market access and will be signed at an appropriate time.
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said the deal details will be announced once the U.S. offers India better terms than its competitors.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Importers and exporters should hold off on making big trade decisions until the final agreement and official tariff details are announced.
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