Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit the United States from September 29 to October 5, 2026, for high-level discussions related to the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and to participate in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
The visit, announced by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, marks an important step in advancing a balanced and mutually beneficial trade partnership between the world’s two largest democracies.
Goyal will primarily attend the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 30 and October 1, at the invitation of the US Trade Representative (USTR).
On the sidelines, he will hold bilateral talks with his US counterpart, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, focused on advancing the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and finalising an interim deal in line with the Joint Statement issued by both countries on 7 February 2026.
The minister will also engage with other G20 counterparts. Discussions are expected to emphasise expanding opportunities for Indian farmers, fishermen, women entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, and other enterprises.
In Milwaukee and Chicago, Goyal will meet chief executives of leading American companies in manufacturing, consumer goods, agri-business, retail, and technology. He will participate in roundtables with businesses, startups, and innovative companies.
The minister plans to highlight India as a preferred manufacturing and investment destination and invite deeper partnerships between American and Indian enterprises. In Chicago, he is also scheduled to pay floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti and to Swami Vivekananda.
India and the United States finalised the framework for the first phase of the Bilateral Trade Agreement in February 2026. Under that framework, India committed to purchasing approximately $500 billion of American energy products, aircraft and aircraft parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal over five years.
However, subsequent changes in the US tariff landscape led to further negotiations. Last week, Minister Goyal stated that the trade pact is “almost done and dusted” and will be executed once the United States provides India with the right competitive advantage over its competitors in the American market.
The current visit aims to resolve outstanding issues, particularly preferential tariff treatment, so that the interim agreement can move forward.