Commerce ministry to send Darpan Jain for India-US talks on trade pact

India expects the US to reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent this week, said Rajesh Agrawal. Home / Economy / News / Commerce ministry to send Darpan Jain for India-US talks on trade pactCommerce ministry to send Darpan Jain for India-US talks on trade pactIndia expects the US to reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent this week, said Rajesh Agrawal.New Delhi: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal during during a joint press conference on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, at the National Media Centre, in New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is also seen.(Photo:PTI)Press Trust of India1 min read Last Updated : Feb 16 2026 | 5:36 PM ISTListen to This Article Joint Secretary in Commerce Ministry Darpan Jain to lead a delegation to US for finalising legal interim trade pact, said Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal. The government expects the US to reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent this week, said Rajesh Agrawal. More From This SectionUP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor pushpremiumImports up 19% in January as India's trade deficit widens to $34.68 bnFTA another step in strong ties with India: New Zealand Minister Shane RetiIndia's wholesale inflation stood at 1.81% in Jan, at a 10-month highPhase out universal subsidies, target benefits better: ADB-PwC studyTopics : India US Trade Deal United States Trade Free Trade AgreementsDon't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channelFirst Published: Feb 16 2026 | 5:31 PM IST