Deputy US Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer-led a high-level delegation from the office of the US Trade Representative will visit India from December 9-11, 2025, official sources said.

Negotiations between the two countries are scheduled for December 10 and 11, focusing on all trade-related issues as both nations work to advance the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal, serving as India’s Chief Negotiator, will lead the Indian negotiating team during these critical discussions.

India remains optimistic about finalising the first tranche of the India-US BTA within the current calendar year, despite recent challenges in the global trade environment. On November 28, Commerce Secretary Agarwal expressed confidence at the FICCI Annual General Meeting,

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