As part of ongoing discussions on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, representatives of India’s Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative met in Washington, D.C. from 23-25 April 2025. This follows earlier bilateral discussions held in March, 2025 in New Delhi.

During the meetings in Washington, D.C., the team had fruitful discussions on wide ranging subjects covering tariff and non-tariff matters. The team discussed the pathway for concluding the first tranche of the mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement by Fall of 2025, including through opportunities for early mutual wins. While productive Sectoral expert level engagements have taken place through the virtual format,  in-person Sectoral engagements are planned from end May.

The productive discussions are part of bilateral efforts in line with Leaders’ Statement of February 2025 to enhance and expand India-U.S. economic ties and supply chain integration through the Bilateral Trade Agreement.

Bilateral trade agreement talks advance as parties pursue first tranche completion with tariff and non tariff frameworks and supply chain aims. Negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement advanced with focused discussions on tariff and non tariff measures, sectoral modalities, and opportunities for early mutual wins. Parties set a procedural pathway and provisional timeline targeting conclusion of the first tranche by fall 2025, transitioning from virtual expert engagements to planned in person sectoral meetings to resolve outstanding technical issues and enhance supply chain integration.