Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s meetings with US Ambassador Eric Garcetti and Senator Steve Daines in New Delhi mark a new chapter in India-US relations amid burgeoning trade talks. The Monday interactions focused on elevating bilateral synergies.
Goyal described the conversations as insightful, sharing on X his joy at reuniting with the US leaders for a robust idea swap on partnership fronts. Garcetti stressed trade’s centrality but also vital collaborations in security, terror fight, energy, tech, education, and health.
The first tranche of the India-US trade pact is on the verge of conclusion, per Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, following Goyal-Greer virtual huddle and persistent team negotiations. India’s FTA pursuits span the US, EU, and beyond.
EU deal-making is in overdrive: 20 chapters locked in, with leaders Costa and von der Leyen headlining Republic Day festivities before a January 27 summit to clinch the rest. Their visit from January 25 underscores the high stakes.
These engagements reflect India’s strategic trade pivot, aiming to diversify partnerships, mitigate risks, and harness growth engines. As deadlines loom, expectations run high for breakthroughs that could redefine global trade dynamics.