India & Darpan Jain

India: India is a central participant in the bilateral trade agreement, actively negotiating with the United States to enhance market access, attract investments, and strengthen its position in global supply chains. The country is also facing proposed tariffs from the United States related to forced labor concerns.

Darpan Jain: Darpan Jain, India's Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, is leading the Indian negotiating team in discussions with the United States to finalize the interim trade pact and advance broader bilateral trade agreement negotiations.

India: India secured a work plan under the FTA to address CBAM concerns, with provisions for future flexibility and carbon price recognition, benefiting its exporters.

Darpan Jain: As Additional Secretary, Jain announced the work plan and expressed confidence that SMEs would not face problems with CBAM compliance.

India: India is the central actor, with officials urging industry to leverage FTAs and build resilient supply chains to strengthen its global trade position.

Darpan Jain: Additional Secretary Jain emphasized that FTAs are a necessity, highlighting the combined GDP of markets accessible through India's trade pacts.

Darpan Jain: Darpan Jain, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, is leading the Indian side in the trade talks with the United States.

Darpan Jain: Darpan Jain is the chief negotiator for India in the trade agreement discussions with the United States, which have been rescheduled due to the new tariffs.

Darpan Jain: Darpan Jain is India's chief negotiator for the interim trade agreement with the United States, and his scheduled meeting in Washington has been postponed.

Darpan Jain: Darpan Jain, India's chief negotiator, will lead the Indian team in meetings to finalize the legal text of the trade agreement.