India-US trade deal talks: India and the US have decided to continue working towards an early conclusion to the trade agreement, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.Sharing an update on Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to America, the ministry said, “The delegation had constructive meetings with the U.S. Government on various aspects of the deal. Both sides exchanged views on possible contours of the deal and it was decided to continue the engagements with a view to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement.”A delegation headed by Piyush Goyal conducted an official visit to the US from September 22-24, 2025. During the visit, Goyal engaged in discussions with Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative and Sergio Gor, US Ambassador designate to India.Beyond official meetings with US government officials regarding bilateral trade matters, the delegation conducted discussions with prominent US-based businesses and investors to enhance trade and investment relations between India and the United States, the ministry statement said.“The meetings with businesses and investors evoked positive response. The business leaders reposed confidence in the India growth story and expressed their desire to intensify their business activities in India,” it added.Earlier this month, a delegation of US officials, headed by Brendan Lynch, visited New Delhi, where both nations committed to strengthen their efforts towards achieving a trade agreement.India maintains its firm position on agricultural and dairy sectors, whilst acknowledging the necessity for a fresh perspective in discussions with the US after the 50% tariff implementation, according to a TOI report.