New Delhi: The United States’ envoy to India, Sergio Gor, said on Thursday that an Indian delegation will travel to Washington later this month to continue discussions on a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US.
In a post on X, Gor said he held a ‘highly productive’ meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to advance the trade agenda of US President Donald Trump in South and Central Asia. He added that both countries had already reached an understanding on a trade deal and that Washington looks forward to hosting the Indian delegation soon.
Highly Productive meeting with @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer to discuss advancing @POTUS trade priorities in South and Central Asia. The United States and India have previously agreed to a trade deal, and we look forward to welcoming an Indian delegation to Washington later this… pic.twitter.com/Z9zgwaNSiG
— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) April 9, 2026
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who was expected to be part of the visit, will not travel to the US. Government sources indicated she will remain in New Delhi to attend the ongoing Parliament session, where key legislation — including a bill aimed at fast-tracking the implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies — is set to be introduced.
India and the US had announced a bilateral trade agreement on February 2, 2026, following months of negotiations. Both Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the pact as “historic,” though it drew criticism from opposition parties in India.
Under the agreement, tariffs on Indian goods were significantly reduced from 50% to 18%, marking a major shift in trade terms. The deal also outlines India’s commitment to invest $500 billion over the next five years in US sectors, including energy, aviation, metals, coal and technology.
According to a White House fact sheet, the framework further includes provisions related to India reducing its dependence on Russian oil imports. However, amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US has permitted limited purchases of Russian oil by India under conditions that, Washington says, would not generate financial benefit for Moscow.
