The United States and India reported substantial progress on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, toward an interim bilateral trade agreement, as U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer highlighted artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as growing areas of cooperation.
Greer visited New Delhi from Monday, June 22, through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and held multiple rounds of talks with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
US-India Trade Talks Focus on an Interim Agreement
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the discussions reviewed key elements of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement, including market access, digital trade, trusted supply chains, non-tariff barriers and cooperation in strategic sectors.
Both governments are considering an interim agreement as a milestone toward a broader trade pact. Indian officials said negotiating teams had made substantial progress and remained focused on a balanced, commercially meaningful agreement with practical benefits for businesses, farmers, workers and consumers.
AI and Future Technologies Gain Attention
In remarks released during the visit, Greer said India is expanding beyond its established strengths in agriculture and manufacturing and is seeking closer cooperation with the United States in AI, advanced technology and the future of trade.
The technology focus adds another dimension to negotiations traditionally centered on tariffs and market access. It also reflects the two countries’ interest in promoting innovation and developing more resilient supply chains.
The latest talks followed a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The leaders reviewed progress on the interim agreement and directed officials to work toward an early conclusion.
No final agreement or completion date was announced. The outcome matters because a narrower interim pact could address immediate trade issues while creating a framework for wider cooperation in digital commerce, AI and strategic supply chains.
