India-US Trade Deal Negotiations Continue as Piyush Goyal Highlights H-1B Visa Opportunity

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated at the ET Startup Awards 2026 in Bengaluru that India-US bilateral trade negotiations are progressing, with both sides working through outstanding legal and technical details. India is awaiting the comparative advantage discussed in February before the deal can be finalized. Goyal also said that stricter US H-1B visa policies present an opportunity for India to retain skilled professionals and attract foreign technology operations domestically, though he clarified that visa matters are not part of the formal trade deal discussions.