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As part of ongoing bilateral efforts by New Delhi and Washington to forge a “balanced and mutually beneficial” trade agreement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee.
Sharing details of the encounter on X, Piyush Goyal stated, “Met USTR Jamieson Greer, @USTradeRep, on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee. Had a productive discussion with USTR Greer towards early conclusion of a mutually beneficial interim agreement under the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. We also exchanged views on G20 deliberations under US Chairship.”
Trade ministers from the world’s biggest economies have gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a G20 meeting.
The US holds the 2026 G20 presidency, and the US Trade Representative’s office stated that the meetings will showcase the Trump administration’s agenda.
India is represented by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
The G20 meeting and his bilateral meeting with Greer come in the backdrop of the ongoing talks for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the US, which Goyal had earlier described as “done and dusted,” saying it could move forward once India secures appropriate competitive advantages in the US market relative to regional competitors.
Goyal began a week-long official visit scheduled from September 29 to October 5. Consul General of India in Chicago, M Anand Prakash, received the minister upon his arrival.
The official engagements aimed to pursue sustained economic cooperation across critical sectors by partnering with varied stakeholders, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Goyal’s itinerary includes meetings with leaders of American industry, investors, and the startup community across Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York.
Following his arrival, Goyal interacted with chief executive officers and senior leadership from prominent American manufacturing and technology enterprises at a business roundtable organised by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
The association represents a major share of leading American manufacturers that contribute significantly to the United States’ manufacturing gross domestic product of approximately 3 trillion dollars.
During the roundtable discussions, Goyal addressed the broader trajectory of commercial collaboration between the two countries.
The minister highlighted that the bilateral economic partnership moved beyond a conventional trading framework to encompass deeper strategic linkages across critical operational domains.
He noted that the engagement increasingly encompasses investment, manufacturing, technology, innovation, resilient supply chains and the creation of high-value capabilities in both countries.
Ahead of the visit, the Commerce Ministry outlined the agenda for the discussions, stating, “Goyal will also engage bilaterally with his counterpart from the United States as part of ongoing efforts to advance a balanced and mutually beneficial India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and finalise an interim deal in line with the Joint Statement of 7 February 2026.”