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India-US trade deal in lap, Goyal says pact likely to get operational in April

February 20, 2026

India and the United States are set to finalize an interim trade agreement, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announcing that it is likely to be signed in March and operational by April. This agreement is part of a broader strategy that includes free trade agreements with the UK and Oman, also expected to be implemented in April.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

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Key Highlights

An interim trade agreement between India and the US is expected to be signed in March 2026.
The agreement will be operationalized in April 2026.
India's free trade agreements with the UK and Oman are also likely to be implemented in April.
A three-day meeting to finalize the legal text for the trade agreement will begin on February 23, 2026.
The framework for the interim trade agreement was announced earlier this month.

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India-US trade deal in lap, Goyal says pact likely to get operational in April

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