Piyush Goyal meets US Commerce Secretary Lutnick, discusses trade

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (L), Piyush Goyal and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (Courtesy: X | @PiyushGoyal) & @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he has held a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and discussed ways to expand trade relationship between the two countries.

"Hosted US Secretary of Commerce @HowardLutnick & @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor. Engaged in very fruitful discussions to expand our trade and economic partnership," Goyal said in a social media post.

Hosted US Secretary of Commerce @HowardLutnick & @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor. Engaged in very fruitful discussions to expand our trade and economic partnership. 🇮🇳🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UjfExNj6wi

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) February 26, 2026

The meeting holds immense importance as both countries are in the process of finalising the legal text for the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement.

Following the US Supreme Court order striking down US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, the US has imposed 10 per cent tariffs on all the countries for 150 days.