Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to travel to Washington DC today, where he will engage in discussions aimed at advancing a long-pending trade agreement between India and the United States. The visit comes at a crucial time, with exporters and industry groups calling for faster resolution of long-standing issues.
The agenda for talks is expected to focus on tariff barriers affecting Indian goods, market access for agricultural and dairy products, and visa regulations linked to Indian professionals working abroad. Concerns over rising costs of H-1B and other work visas are also expected to be highlighted.
Officials said the visit is part of a renewed push by both sides to bridge differences and move toward a more balanced trade partnership. India has also indicated its interest in expanding cooperation in technology, clean energy, and supply chain diversification.
Observers believe that the discussions could set the tone for broader economic engagement between the two countries in the coming months. The timing, just ahead of global forums where both nations play leading roles, signals that both sides are keen to strengthen economic ties despite past frictions.
