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U.S.–India Trade Relations

On July 18, 2005, the United States and India announced the establishment of a new standing bilateral committee, the United States–India Trade Policy Forum (TPF). The TPF, co-chaired by the United States Trade Representative and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, or their Deputies, replaced the U.S.–India Working Group on Trade, which was established in 2000.

See the Fact Sheet for more information about the TPF and its Focus Group on Agriculture.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Environment for Agricultural and Agribusiness Investment in India (Economic Research Service; 07/09/08)

United States Requests WTO Panel in Challenge of India’s Duties on Wine and Spirits and Other Imports from the United States (U.S. Trade Representative; 05/25/07)

Indian Wheat and Rice Sector Policies and the Implications for Policy Reform (Economic Research Service; 05/03/07)

First Shipments of Indian Mangoes Arrive in United States (05/01/07)

India and Its Closed Markets (USDA Radio News; 04/10/07 - real, mp3, wave)

Transcript of Remarks by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Regarding U.S.-Indo Agricultural Trade and the Doha Round: Reaping the Benefits of Partnership - New Delhi, India (11/21/06)

Johanns Interview With Dow Jones (Transcript; 11/21/06)

Johanns Interview With Zee Business TV (Transcript; 11/21/06)

Johanns Interview With NDTV (Transcript; 11/20/06)

Johanns Interview With Business Standard (Transcript; 11/19/06)

Johanns Reports on His India Trip (USDA Radio News; 11/21/06 - real, mp3)

Johanns Says Meetings in India Were Useful (USDA Radio News; 11/21/06 - real, mp3)

India Reluctant To Open Farm Markets in WTO Talks (USDA Radio News; 11/21/06 - real, mp3)

Johanns To Discuss Trade Issues With Indian Ministers (11/17/06)

Johanns, Pawar Discuss Trade Issues and Announce Third Meeting Of U.S.–India Knowledge Initiative Board (06/07/06)

U.S.–India Trade Policy Forum, Focus Group on Agriculture:

United States Agrees To Import Mangoes From India (03/02/06)
— U.S. and India Reach Agreement on Mango Trade (USDA Radio; 03/02/06 - real, mp3, wave)

U.S. Trade Representative

World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body has found in favor of the United States in its challenge against India’s additional and extra-additional duties on wine, spirits and other agricultural and manufactured products (10/31/08; .pdf)
Remarks by Ambassador Susan Schwab to the Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi, India (04/13/07)
U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath Pledge Increased U.S. – India Trade and Investment; Announce Formation of Private Sector Advisory Group (04/13/07)
United States Files WTO Case Against India Challenging Excessive Duties on U.S. Wine and Spirits (03/06/07)
Remarks of Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Karan K. Bhatia at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Luncheon, New Delhi, India (11/28/06)
Fact Sheet: U.S.–India Trade Policy Forum (06/22/06)
United States and India Discuss Key Trade Issues (06/22/06)
Transcript of Conference Call with Deputy USTR Karan Bhatia on the U.S.–India Trade Policy Forum (06/19/06)
India, U.S. Agreed to an Action Plan To Increase Bilateral Economic Engagement (05/30/06)
Joint Press Statement Regarding Agreement to Permit Mangoes Imports to the U.S (03/02/06)
Fact Sheet: U.S. and India Issue Joint Statement on Trade (03/02/06)
Joint Statement by USTR Portman and Minister Nath from the Trade Policy Forum (11/13/05)
Opening Remarks of USTR Portman at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Luncheon, Hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Hotel Intercontinental, New Delhi, India (11/12/05)
Question and Answer Session With Ambassador Rob Portman, United States Trade Representative, And Minister Kamal Nath, Hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Hotel Intercontinental, New Delhi, India (11/12/05)

USTR to Participate in Inaugural U.S.–India Trade Policy Forum (11/11/05)
U.S., India Establish Trade Policy Forum (07/18/05)
Fact Sheet: U.S. India Trade Policy Forum (07/18/05)
Speech: India and America: Seizing Economic Opportunity (08/09/01)

The White House

U.S.–India Joint Statement on Trade (03/02/06)
President, Prime Minister Singh Discuss Growing Strategic Partnership (03/02/06)

U.S. Department of State

Brazil, India Lost Opportunity to Advance Global Trade Talks (U.S. Department of State; 07/18/06)
India-U.S. Partnerships Should Bolster Global System, Rice Says (U.S. Department of State; 06/28/07)
Leading Role for India Seen in World Trade Talks Revival (11/24/06)
Johanns Delivers Keynote Address in India (U.S. Embassy in New Delhi; 11/21/06)
U.S.–Indian Private–Public Sector Partnership on Agriculture Continues to Grow (U.S. Embassy in New Delhi; 11/17/06)
State's Boucher Praises Growing U.S.–India Relationship (08/09/06)
U.S. Trade Official Urges India To Pursue Deeper Economic Reform (07/10/06)
U.S. Aims To Double Two-Way Trade with India over Three Years (03/02/06)
Press Release: U.S.–India Joint Statement on Trade (03/02/06)
The United States and India: A Growing Strategic Partnership (.pdf; 02/27/06)
Bush Says Trip Will Strengthen U.S.–India Strategic Partnership (02/25/06)
Bush To Promote Open Economies During Visit to India and Pakistan: President says good relations with United States can help both countries find peace (02/22/06)
State's Burns Travels to Russia, Austria, India (02/22/06)
United States, India Review Progress in Trade Discussions: U.S.–India Trade Policy Forum aims to double trade over three years (02/16/06)
India, U.S. Hold Fourth Global Issues Forum in New Delhi (02/01/06)
U.S., India Establish Economic Focus Groups To Promote Trade (11/14/05)
U.S., India Explore Ways To Advance World Trade Negotiations (11/11/05)
United States, India Enjoy Strong Partnership, PM Singh Says: Ties are based on economic cooperation, energy, combating terrorism (07/21/05)
U.S., India Set Up Government, Business Forums To Promote Trade (07/18/05)
Reaching New Heights: U.S.–India Relations in the 21st Century (.pdf; 2005)
U.S. Wants to Hasten Strategic Partnership with India, Rice Says (03/18/05)

World Bank

India: Foreign Trade Policy