India’s trade discussions with the United States will continue to remain on track even as the two countries navigate one of their sharpest trade and diplomatic strains in recent times, the Ministry of Commerce confirmed on Friday.

The update came after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to the US on September 22, during which he met Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, and Sergio Gor, US Ambassador-designate to India.

“Apart from meetings with US government representatives on bilateral trade matters, the delegation held discussions with key US-based businesses and investors on promoting trade and investment between India and the United States,” the Ministry said in a release following the visit.

Tensions between New Delhi and Washington have risen since the

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