Delhi - India and the US plan to negotiate a mutually beneficial multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) aimed at increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and enhancing supply chain integration, Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

The initiative is part of efforts to strengthen economic ties amid concerns over potential US reciprocal tariffs that could impact Indian exports.

Amid the ongoing tariff war with the US, India is closely watching potential disruptions to its exports, particularly in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronic goods, gems . . .