US trade team led by Brendan Lynch holds talks in New Delhi; both sides to intensify efforts on trade deal
A USTR team led by Brendan Lynch, Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, held talks with the Department of Commerce in India on 16 September 2025, and both sides agreed to intensify efforts for an early conclusion of the deal.
Summary
A team from the Office of the United States Trade Representative, led by Brendan Lynch, Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, visited India on 16 September 2025. The team held discussions with Department of Commerce officials led by the Special Secretary, Department of Commerce, on India-US trade ties, including the Bilateral Trade Agreement. The Commerce Ministry described the talks as positive and forward-looking, covering various aspects of the trade deal. Both sides decided to intensify efforts to achieve an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 September 2025
- US team lead
- Brendan Lynch, Chief Negotiator, India-US BTA (Assistant USTR)
- Indian side
- Department of Commerce, led by Special Secretary
- Outcome
- Intensify efforts for early conclusion of the trade agreement
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who led the USTR team that held trade talks in India on 16 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Brendan Lynch
The team from the Office of the USTR was led by Brendan Lynch, Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations.
What did India and the US decide at the end of the trade talks held in India on 16 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — To intensify efforts for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement
The Commerce Ministry said it was decided to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.