Updated On: 24 May, 2025 08:26 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
The meeting assumes significance as both the countries are looking at finalising an interim trade pact by July 9, the day America’s 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods comes to an end

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal (R) with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Pic/X@PiyushGoyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, their second meeting within a week, to discuss the proposed bilateral trade agreement currently under negotiation between the two countries.
“Held a constructive meeting with Secretary @HowardLutnick for a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Committed to enhancing opportunities for our businesses and people,” Goyal said in a post on X.