India and the US discussed the broad contours of bilateral trade and commercial ties and agreed to continue their discussions for achieving mutually beneficial outcomes aimed at further growing the economic relationship and addressing mutual trade concerns.

A delegation led by Assistant United States Trade Representative (AUSTR) Christopher Wilson visited India on 11-12 July to explore potential for enhanced bilateral trade and economic engagement with India under the new Government. 

The delegation held bilateral talks today with the Indian delegation led by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce Sanjay Chadha, which included senior officials from other Government of India Ministries.

The meeting was cordial and aimed at providing a new impetus tobilateral trade and commercial ties, in line with the mandate given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President Donald Trump during their meeting at Osaka, Japan on 28 June.

AUSTR also called on the Commerce Secretary and Commerce and Industry Minister during the visit.