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A high-level US trade delegation led by Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Rick Switzer is in India this week as the two countries step up efforts towards a long-discussed bilateral trade agreement. The delegation is meeting with Indian counterparts between December 9 and 12.
In an exclusive statement, a US Embassy spokesperson told CNBC-TV18, “We value our ongoing engagement with the Government of India on trade and investment matters” and “look forward to pursuing a trade agreement that supports productive and balanced economic relations between our two countries.”
The renewed pressure comes amid positive signals from the US administration.
As part of the visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also met Deputy Rick Switzer, where discussions focused on strengthening the India-US economic and technology partnership. The two sides also reviewed progress in the ongoing trade negotiations and explored opportunities to expand two-way trade and build resilient supply chains.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer.
Discussions included a strong India-US economic and technology partnership, ongoing trade dialogue and opportunities to promote two-way trade and resilient supply chains. pic.twitter.com/sVlOM9z9rv
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) 10 December 2025
Earlier in the day, US Trade Representative Jameson Greer said in testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, He said the offer made by India on trade issues was “the best offer we have ever received from the US”.“Answering questions on the expansion of US agricultural exports to India.
India, America are continuously progressing: Piyush Goyal
Speaking in Rajasthan, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that talks with the US were progressing steadily.
“We are in constant dialogue with the US on trade issues and are working towards a bilateral trade agreement,” he said.
Goyal also said that the US negotiating team is already in India and “steady progress” is being made. He said he expected to return to Delhi tonight and depending on parliamentary engagements he may “try to find some time to meet the US team”, ANI reported.
The minister stressed that trade negotiations require patience.
“All trade discussions, including the US, have different angles and many points to connect. We never negotiate a deal with a deadline,” he said.
India-EU FTA is also moving forward
Revealing progress on other trade fronts, Goyal said India and the EU have agreed on the broad framework of the free trade agreement and are committed to concluding it “at the earliest”.
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