The United States and India have announced that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, marking a new step in their bilateral economic engagement. The framework outlines proposed tariff changes, market access commitments, and cooperation across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and energy, while reaffirming both countries’ intent to continue negotiations toward a full Bilateral Trade Agreement.
The formal text below details the scope, terms, and intended outcomes of the proposed Interim Agreement as agreed by both sides.
The United States of America (United States) and India are pleased to announce that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade (Interim Agreement). Today’s framework reaffirms the countries’ commitment to the broader U.S.-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations, launched by President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2025, which will include additional market access commitments and support more resilient supply chains. The Interim Agreement between the United States and India will represent a historic milestone in our countries’ partnership, demonstrating a common commitment to reciprocal and balanced trade based on mutual interests and concrete outcomes.
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