India and the United States must conclude a long-pending trade agreement to unlock deeper economic integration and reinforce business confidence on both sides. Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said this following a recent visit to India.
Addressing US tariffs on Indian exports, Keshap said India had worked to diversify its export markets to reduce the impact. He noted that India’s merchandise exports to the United States had nevertheless grown in 2025. He said a deal reducing tariffs would benefit producers and exporters in both countries.
Innovative proposals from India could expand market access for American exporters. Keshap said agreeing would help accelerate progress toward the shared goal of 500 billion dollar in bilateral trade in goods and services.
The US-India trade talks are taking place against a backdrop of expanding strategic cooperation in defence, supply chains and technology. Bilateral trade between the two countries has grown steadily over the past decade, with US companies increasingly viewing India as a long-term investment destination.
