Goyal Meets US Commerce Secy For 2nd Time In A Week To Discuss Proposed Trade Pact

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, their second meeting within a week, to discuss the proposed bilateral trade agreement currently under negotiation between the two countries.

- Press Trust Of India

On May 20 also, Goyal held a meeting with Lutnick to expedite the talks on the first phase of the trade pact.

“Held a constructive meeting with Secretary @HowardLutnick for a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Committed to enhancing opportunities for our businesses and people,” Goyal said in a post on X,

The meeting assumes significance as both the countries are looking at finalising an interim trade pact by July 9, the day America’s 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods comes to an end.