India-US trade talks: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit US on September 22
India-US trade talks: Days after Chief US negotiator Brendan Lynch held ‘positive discussions’ with Indian counterpart Rajesh Agrawal on proposed bilateral trade agreement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is all set to visit US on September 22.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the United States with his official team for trade talks on September 22, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Saturday.
On September 16, weeks after the US imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, including a 25 per cent penalty for buying Russian crude oil, Chief US negotiator Brendan Lynch held ‘positive discussions’ with Indian counterpart Rajesh Agrawal, the Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, on the proposed bilateral trade agreement.
During a visit by Lynch, teams from both the countries covered various aspects of the trade deal and decided to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement.
“In continuation of these discussions, a delegation led by the Commerce and Industries Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal is visiting the United States for meetings with the US side on 22nd September 2025," said the ministry in a statement.
The delegation plans to take forward the discussions with a view to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement.
Significant gesture
On Tuesday, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75, US President Donald Trump dialed to his ‘friend’ and thanked him for his support on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, in a significant gesture to reset ties with India.
“Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine! President DJT,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
In a post on X, PM Modi thanked Trump for his call and warm greetings on his 75th birthday.
"Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday," the prime minister said.
"Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict," he added.