<h1>India-U.S. Commerce Leaders Discuss Trade, COVID-19, and Free Trade Agreement; Address Child Labor and Shrimp Import Ban Concerns.</h1> The Commerce and Industry Minister of India and the U.S. Secretary of Commerce discussed various bilateral issues in a tele-conversation following the India-U.S. CEO Forum. They reviewed the COVID-19 situation, ongoing trade discussions, and the potential for a Free Trade Agreement. Concerns raised included the U.S. listing certain Indian products under child labor sectors and the pending Social Security Totalization Agreement. The U.S. Secretary agreed to facilitate discussions to address these issues. The conversation also covered the U.S. ban on Indian wild catch shrimp imports due to non-compliance with regulations to protect sea turtles. Both parties expressed commitment to enhancing trade relations.