# India In Regular Contact With US On Bilateral Trade: Commerce Secy

2026-08-13T14:02:41+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal has said India and the United States remain in regular contact on a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Both sides are working to resolve outstanding issues that have held up a comprehensive deal. Agarwal's statement comes as trade negotiators from the two countries continue discussions, though no firm timeline has been set for signing an agreement. The BTA was a key topic during recent high-level visits between New Delhi and Washington.

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- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy/india-in-regular-contact-with-us-on-bilateral-trade-agreement-says-commerce-secretary-11905375>
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