The negotiating teams of India and the U.S. held “constructive” and “forward-looking” talks on a trade deal, the Indian government said following the conclusion of the talks. The talks took place in Washington on April 20-23, 2026. 

India and the U.S. on February 7 issued a joint statement agreeing on a framework for an Interim Agreement pertaining to reciprocal tariffs and mutually beneficial trade.