India, US inch closer to interim trade pact after fresh talks

India and the US are nearing an interim trade deal, with both nations reporting significant progress in recent negotiations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded two days of talks, aiming to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement. Discussions focused on market access, digital trade, and non-tariff barriers, with both sides committed to a balanced pact delivering tangible benefits.