High-Stakes Trade Talks: India and U.S. Seek Path Amid Tariff Tensions

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit the United States on September 22 for crucial trade talks, according to a recent announcement from India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The ministry revealed that a preceding visit by a team of U.S. officials to India on September 16 resulted in fruitful discussions on several trade-related issues. This has led to an agreement to strengthen efforts toward a comprehensive trade deal.

This development follows heightened tensions, as the U.S., under President Donald Trump, raised tariffs on Indian imports to up to 50% in response to India's oil imports from Russia amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

(With inputs from agencies.)