India-U.S. Trade Talks
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Urges U.S. Manufacturers to Expand Investment
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Goyal said on September 24 that the India-U.S. trade pact was “done and dusted,” but added it would be implemented only once India received an appropriate competitive advantage compared with other countries exporting to the U.S.
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India’s position at the G20 includes preserving adequate policy space for developing countries, in addition to supporting a rules-based multilateral trading system centered on the WTO.
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The U.S. said G20 discussions would cover eliminating forced labour in global supply chains, updating the most-favoured-nation principle, opposing the weaponisation of food trade, and addressing structural excess capacity and production.
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India had told Washington that new U.S. tariff measures tied to purchases of Russian oil could affect bilateral relations; the article also notes that New Delhi was seeking a better trade deal after months of negotiations.
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is pushing U.S. manufacturers to invest heavily in India, partner with local small businesses, and co-invest in advanced manufacturing. Business Standard reported that during his U.S. visit, Goyal held bilateral meetings with top officials from several American companies to discuss investment opportunities in India.
Goyal is also meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement and interim deal. On September 24, Times of India reported that Goyal said the India-U.S. trade pact was "done and dusted," but it would only be implemented once India received appropriate competitive advantage compared with other countries exporting to the U.S.
India Pitches Itself as Global Manufacturing Hub
Goyal highlighted India's strengths as a global hub for talent, innovation, and technology. Daily Hunt reported that during his U.S. visit, Goyal met with global leaders and CEOs, including Greg Case, CEO of Aon, to showcase investment opportunities in India.
India Today noted that Goyal pitched India as a global destination for data centres, emphasizing its clean energy capacity, national power grid, and low data costs. India is building a network of free trade relationships that could cover nearly 75-80% of the world's economies, Times of India reported.
Trade Negotiations Advance at G20 Milwaukee Meeting
India is hosting the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Milwaukee and plans to promote an open, rules-based global trading system centered on the World Trade Organization. India's position at the G20 includes preserving policy space for developing countries while supporting multilateral trading rules.
The U.S. said G20 discussions would cover eliminating forced labour in global supply chains, updating the most-favoured-nation principle, opposing the weaponisation of food trade, and addressing structural excess capacity. India had told Washington that new U.S. tariff measures tied to Russian oil purchases could affect bilateral relations.
Trade Deal Hinges on Competitive Advantage for India
India is seeking a better trade deal after months of negotiations with the United States. The India-U.S. trade agreement has been largely negotiated, but India insists it will only finalize the deal once it secures competitive advantages comparable to other major exporters to the U.S.
Goyal's U.S. visit focuses on attracting American manufacturers to establish operations in India and partner with Indian small businesses. By co-investing in advanced manufacturing, both countries could strengthen supply chains and deepen economic ties.
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