The MEA’s remarks got here simply days after India and the US held the primary spherical of talks on a bilateral commerce settlement. This was the primary such assembly since US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian items.
The Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) on Friday mentioned that the talks on the commerce deal between India and america had been yielding constructive outcomes and either side had agreed to strengthen efforts to realize mutually helpful objectives.
The MEA’s remarks got here simply days after India and the US held the primary spherical of talks on a bilateral commerce settlement. This was the primary such assembly since US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian items.
“A staff from america Commerce Consultant, led by Assistant USTR Brenden Lynch, held conferences on the Ministry of Commerce on 16 September 2025 to take ahead the continued negotiations for a commerce take care of the US. The discussions had been constructive and forward-looking, protecting varied points of the commerce deal. It was determined to accentuate efforts to realize the early conclusion of a mutually helpful Commerce Settlement,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned.
Analysing US’ transfer on Chabahar Port, says MEA
Commenting on the US revocation of the sanctions waiver associated to Iran’s Chabahar Port, Jaiswal mentioned New Delhi was analysing the implications of the transfer.
“We’re presently inspecting the implications this revocation has for India,” he mentioned.
Ministry of Commerce reacts on talks over commerce deal
On September 16, Assistant US Commerce Consultant Brendan Lynch met with Rajesh Agrawal, Particular Secretary within the Ministry of Commerce and Trade, in New Delhi to debate the subsequent steps within the commerce negotiations.
The Ministry of Commerce and Trade mentioned the results of the talks had been constructive and each nations have determined to accentuate efforts to succeed in a conclusion quickly.
“Acknowledging the enduring significance of bilateral commerce between India and the US, the discussions had been constructive and forward-looking, protecting varied points of the commerce deal. It was determined to accentuate efforts to realize early conclusion of a mutually helpful Commerce Settlement,” the ministry mentioned.