US Trade Representative, Commerce Minister Goyal to take ‘comprehensive look’ at bilateral trade ties

Washington, November 4

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal have agreed to take a “comprehensive look” at ways to expand the bilateral trade ties and also shared perspectives on how to reach “meaningful outcomes” at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference.

The virtual meeting between Tai and Goyal took place on Wednesday, ahead of Tai’s two-day visit to India from November 22.

“Ambassador Tai and Minister Goyal looked forward to their upcoming meetings in New Delhi (November 22-23), and agreed to take a comprehensive look at ways to expand the bilateral trade relationship and ensure the future success of the US-India Trade Policy Forum,” according to a statement from the Office of the USTR after the meeting.

“They also shared perspectives on how to reach meaningful outcomes at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12),” the statement added.

The World Trade Organisation ministerial conference will be held from November 30 to December 3 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Last month, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that Tai and Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi would travel to Tokyo, Seoul, and New Delhi to meet government officials and stakeholders to discuss the enduring US commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and to strengthen trade and economic relationships with key allies and partners. PTI