India to expand energy trade with US as talks advance

India’s commerce minister told U.S. officials and business leaders in New York this week that New Delhi expects to expand energy trade with the United States, as both countries press ahead with high-level negotiations aimed at resolving tariffs and deepening commercial ties. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made the remarks at the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum during a visit that coincides with resumed bilateral talks on a possible trade agreement.

Goyal said India anticipates greater U.S. involvement in its long-term energy security strategy and outlined cooperation across oil, gas, coal and nuclear power. "We expect to increase our trade with the U.S. on energy products in the years to come," he said, adding that collaboration would help ensure price stability and diversify India’s energy sources. He also flagged support for private sector participation in nuclear power and stressed the need to secure resilient supplies of critical minerals.

The minister is leading a negotiating team that includes India’s chief trade negotiator, Rajesh Agrawal. A government official said delegations from both sides have completed multiple rounds of discussions and are...