Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit US for G20 meetings and bilateral trade agreement discussions
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Industry, govt discuss market access issues in US ahead of Goyal’s visit
India's Commerce Department held discussions with industry stakeholders to address market access challenges in the US ahead of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit for G20 meetings and trade talks. Exporters highlighted declining US order volumes and increased customs scrutiny. The US has imposed tariffs and enacted legislation affecting Indian exports, with India's goods exports to the US showing a slight decline in Q1. This engagement is critical for resolving trade irritants and shaping the India-US trade trajectory.
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Indian exporters report lower US order volumes and increased customs inquiries as key concerns
US has imposed tariffs and enacted legislation impacting India-US trade flows
India's goods exports to US witnessed a slight decrease in the first quarter of current fiscal
Commerce Department seeking enhanced market access for India's unique export products in US market
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