India goes FTA shopping at G20 as Piyush Goyal works the room with a cart full of trade deals
Goyal said India is pushing an interim US pact and a 97% tariff-line EU deal as talks with 10 countries moved forward.
- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attended the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Milwaukee on Wednesday and Thursday, conducting bilateral talks with global counterparts to advance India's trade agenda.
- Negotiations for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement are in the "short strokes," United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told ANI, though he cautioned that a formal announcement is not yet imminent.
- Goyal met European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic to review progress on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which remains awaiting signature following its January conclusion.
- During the G20 session, Goyal advocated for food security, urging a clear distinction between the "weaponisation" of food supply chains and legitimate trade measures adopted to meet domestic policy needs.
- Goyal held meetings with Poland's Andrzej Domański, Brazil's Mauro Vieira, and France's Nicolas Forissier to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation and potential early signing of pending trade agreements.
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Piyush Goyal holds trade talks with France, Canada, Saudi Arabia and South Korea
Piyush Goyal met trade ministers from France, Canada, Saudi Arabia and South Korea on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Milwaukee. The talks aimed to advance FTAs, widen market access and draw more manufacturing investment into India.
India goes FTA shopping at G20 as Piyush Goyal works the room with a cart full of trade deals
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is actively engaged in negotiations for several trade agreements at the G20 meeting. Talks with the US include an interim pact and finalizing issues for a broader agreement. Discussions with Canada aim to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026. Existing trade agreements with the UK and Australia are also under review for their implementation and effectiveness.
Piyush Goyal calls for food security, cooperation at G20 trade meeting; reviews India-EU FTA progress - The Tribune
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for food to remain a source of security, stability and cooperation, while stressing the need to distinguish between the weaponisation of food supply chains and legitimate trade measures adopted by countries to meet domestic policy and food-security needs.
Piyush Goyal calls for food security, cooperation at G20 trade meeting; reviews India-EU FTA progress
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for food to remain a source of security, stability and cooperation, while stressing the need to distinguish between the weaponisation of food supply chains and legitimate trade measures adopted by countries to meet domestic policy and food-security needs.
Piyush Goyal calls for clear distinction between food supply ‘weaponisation’ and food-security measures
Piyush Goyal addressed the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting, focusing on the distinction in food supply chain strategies. He emphasized the need to differentiate coercive actions from legitimate food security measures. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discussed the implications of food weaponization and structural excess capacity in global markets. Greer also highlighted concerns about the Most-Favored-Nation principle and forced labor impacti…
Piyush Goyal Holds Bilateral Talks with Poland's Domański, Brazil's Mauro Vieira on Sidelines of G20 Trade Ministers' Meet
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday (local time) held bilateral discussions with Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domański and Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Business News | Piyush Goyal Holds Bilateral Talks with Poland's Domański, Brazil's Mauro …
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