Published: 10:51, March 30, 2025 | Updated: 10:59, March 30, 2025
India-US trade talks held in New Delhi
By Xinhua
United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (left) talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in New Delhi, India, March 17, 2025. (PHOTO / HANDOUT VIA AP)

NEW DELHI - Trade officials from India and the United States concluded their four-day parleys here on Saturday, with both sides resolving to deepen bilateral cooperation in priority areas, including increasing market access, said a statement issued by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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The officials decided to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, and deepen supply chain integration in a mutually beneficial manner, added the statement.

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The trade talks were held as a follow-up to the February India-US Joint Statement, in which the two sides agreed to expand bilateral trade to reach $500 billion by 2030, including through the conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement.