India is actively engaging with the United States on ongoing Section 301 trade proceedings and working toward finalizing a bilateral framework trade agreement. The press release indicates continued negotiations between the two countries on these specific trade policy tracks. No final outcome has been announced yet.
Topic Archives:Fta
G10 Senior Officials Meet at WTO MC14 to Discuss Agriculture Negotiations
G10 members met on the sidelines of WTO MC14 in Yaoundé on 27 March 2026, hosted by Switzerland, to discuss agricultural negotiations. Members reaffirmed willingness to engage constructively in agriculture talks while protecting their interests as net food importers. The meeting addressed compatibility with domestic agricultural policies.
No breakthrough at WTO MC14 in Cameroon
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded in Yaoundé, Cameroon without major policy decisions on WTO reform. Some members agreed to implement the negotiated e-commerce agreement. Switzerland’s delegation was led by State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda of SECO.
India–Canada Joint Statement on the Conclusion of the Second Round of CEPA Negotiations
India and Canada concluded the second round of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations. The joint statement marks a formal milestone in bilateral FTA talks between the two countries. No further details are available from the snippet.
India and Ethiopia Sign Bilateral Accession Protocol for Ethiopia’s WTO Membership in Geneva
India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol in Geneva as part of Ethiopia’s WTO membership process. This represents a specific market access agreement concluded within the WTO accession framework. The signing advances Ethiopia’s path toward full WTO membership.
India Commerce Minister to Visit Canada for India–Canada CEPA Negotiations
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Canada for high-level business interactions and talks on the India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The visit signals active bilateral FTA negotiations between the two countries. No specific outcomes have been announced yet.
India-Canada CEPA Talks: Piyush Goyal Holds High-Level Meetings in Ottawa
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa to advance negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Carney described the CEPA as a ‘game changer’ for bilateral trade. The talks signal renewed momentum in India-Canada trade negotiations.
India and Canada Reaffirm USD 50 Billion Trade Target and Early Conclusion of CEPA Talks
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu reaffirmed commitment to a USD 50 billion bilateral trade target and agreed to push for early conclusion of India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations. The meeting signals renewed momentum in FTA talks between the two countries.
US Delegation to Visit Delhi for India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Discussions (June 1-4, 2026)
A US delegation will visit New Delhi from June 1-4, 2026 for formal discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States. The announcement signals an active negotiating round in the ongoing India-US trade agreement talks.
12th Round of India-Korea CEPA Upgrade Negotiations Held in New Delhi
India and South Korea held the 12th round of negotiations to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to revise and enhance the existing bilateral trade agreement. No specific outcomes were detailed in the snippet.