NEW DELHI (Diya TV) — Piyush Goyal met with Howard Lutnick and Sergio Gor on Thursday to push forward U.S.-India trade talks, even as legal uncertainty in Washington casts a shadow over tariff policy. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening the trade and economic partnership between the two countries. It came days after negotiators postponed a planned visit by Indian officials to Washington to finalize an interim trade agreement.

Goyal, India’s commerce and industry minister, described the discussions as “very fruitful” in a post on X. He said the leaders explored ways to expand bilateral trade and deepen economic ties.

Gor also shared details from the meeting. He said he held a “highly productive lunch” with Lutnick and Goyal and pointed to “many areas of cooperation” between the United States and India. The talks signal that both sides want to maintain momentum in trade negotiations. The two countries have worked toward an interim agreement designed to address tariff concerns and improve market access.

India and the United States previously announced that they had reached a framework for an interim trade agreement. The deal aims to promote reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. Officials had expected to sign the agreement by mid-March and implement it by early April. However, negotiators recently postponed an Indian delegation’s trip to Washington that was scheduled for Feb. 23-25. The visit was meant to finalize details of the agreement.

The delay followed a major ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. The court struck down President Donald Trump’s use of certain legislation to impose tariffs on partner countries, including India. The ruling created uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy. That uncertainty could affect ongoing trade discussions with key partners.

After the court’s decision, the Indian government said it had “noted” the judgment. Officials said they are studying the ruling and assessing its implications. The government did not signal any plan to reconsider the interim agreement. Lutnick addressed the issue in an interview with a U.S. news channel. He said he had told trade partners over the past year that tariffs would remain part of U.S. policy, regardless of the court’s decision.

He said many countries signed trade deals with the United States even while legal challenges were pending. Lutnick added that he expects both sides to honor their commitments. He also said no country has told him that any deal is off. His comments suggest that Washington plans to stand by its trade arrangements despite the legal setback.

The meeting in New Delhi formed part of a broader push to strengthen U.S.-India economic ties. Gor recently met with Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, at the U.S. Embassy. He praised IBM’s role in advancing technology and called it a strong bridge between the two nations.

Gor also hosted a dinner at the Chief of Mission’s residence. The event brought together global leaders and industry executives. Attendees included Sam Altman of OpenAI, Raj Subramaniam of FedEx, and Sunil Bharti Mittal of Bharti Airtel. The dinner also drew political leaders such as Andrej Plenkovic and Tshering Tobgay.

A Revanth Reddy attended the event and promoted Telangana as an investment destination. He highlighted the state’s industrial policy, infrastructure, and investor-friendly approach. He emphasized opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and green energy.

The United States remains one of India’s largest trading partners. Both governments see the interim agreement as a step toward a broader trade deal. Leaders from both sides say they want stable and predictable trade relations. Despite legal and political challenges in Washington, officials continue active discussions. Thursday’s meeting in New Delhi underscored that commitment.