India-US Push Interim Trade Deal as Tariff Deadline Looms for Apparel Exporters

USTR Jamieson Greer met Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to advance an interim India-US trade pact ahead of tariff deadlines, with talks paving the way toward a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement. Outcome could reshape duty exposure for Indian apparel exporters competing with Vietnam and Bangladesh.

— Filed Fri, 26 Jun, 2026, 08:45 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

USTR Jamieson Greer met Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to review progress on the proposed India-US interim trade agreement, ahead of tariff deadlines, while advancing negotiations toward a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement that could materially affect Indian apparel exporters.