firstpost.com · 2 Oct, 04:09 · Business briefing

India-US trade deal talks inching ‘towards the end’: Greer after ‘constructive’ meeting with Goyal

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Recent diplomatic discussions between Indian and American trade negotiations are reportedly nearing completion, following a constructive meeting between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Both sides indicate that the talks are inching towards a final agreement, suggesting a potential resolution to ongoing commercial disputes. This development signals a likely stabilization in bilateral trade relations, which could streamline cross-border business operations and reduce regulatory uncertainties for companies engaged in Indo-US commerce.

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