USISPF Hosts Jamieson Greer Amid Trade Talks in Washington DC

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) opened its IX Annual Leadership Summit by hosting United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer for a closed-door roundtable with USISPF Board Members in Washington, D.C.

According to a statement from USISPF, this year’s summit carries added significance as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence. The organization said the roundtable took place at a “pivotal moment,” just one week after Ambassador Greer’s visit to India, where he held trade negotiations with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal.

USISPF described the discussions as a “key step” toward a “balanced, mutually beneficial” India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and an interim deal envisioned in the Joint Statement issued on February 6, 2026. The organization said Board Members engaged directly with Ambassador Greer on the path forward, including expanding “market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, and the reduction of non-tariff barriers.”

The organization also commended Ambassador Greer, Minister Piyush Goyal, and their respective negotiating teams for their leadership, while welcoming the progress made in recent months. According to USISPF, businesses in both countries remain optimistic that the proposed agreement will help achieve “Mission 500,” the $500 billion bilateral trade target announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump.

“Our Board Members remain firmly committed to supporting him as negotiations advance toward an agreement that is balanced, commercially meaningful, and delivers tangible benefits for businesses in both countries. This is a historic moment in the India–U.S. strategic and commercial partnership,” USISPF said.

USISPF President and CEO Mukesh Aghi said, “Hosting Ambassador Greer at our IX Annual Leadership Summit, just days after his productive engagements in New Delhi, underscores the extraordinary positive momentum in the U.S–India trade dialogue,” adding, “As we mark 250 years of American independence, we are witnessing a historic moment in this relationship. USISPF commends Ambassador Greer and his team as they work toward a balanced, mutually beneficial trade agreement.”

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