<h1>US-India Business Council urges removal of non-tariff barriers to boost trade; calls for ambitious bilateral agreement.</h1> The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has called for the removal of non-tariff barriers and bureaucratic hurdles to enhance trade relations between India and the US. As initial negotiations for a trade deal commence, USIBC President emphasized the importance of a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement to boost GDP and strengthen economic ties. The focus of the negotiations is expected to be on tariffs, with the aim of establishing a level playing field and predictable policies to encourage investment and growth. Both governments are urged to pursue ambitious outcomes that will deepen the economic partnership between the two nations.