Brendan Lynch
IndiapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Brendan Lynch is the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, responsible for overseeing trade relations and negotiations with countries in that region. He has been involved in shaping U.S. trade policy and fostering economic partnerships, particularly with India. Recently, he was in the news for leading discussions aimed at finalizing a bilateral trade agreement between the United States and India, which is expected to focus on tariff reductions and enhance trade ties as part of a broader strategy to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
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Brendan Lynch is leading the high-level US delegation to advance discussions on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement.
India-US trade deal: First tranche set to be signed soon as 'all major points settled,' says CentreIndia· 2026-06-01
A delegation of US officials, headed by Brendan Lynch, visited New Delhi to strengthen trade efforts.
India-US trade deal: Commerce Ministry shares update on Piyush Goyal’s visit; says aim to ‘achieve early conclusion’India· 2025-09-26
Brendan Lynch led a team of American officials in New Delhi to discuss the trade deal with India.
Piyush Goyal heads to US on Monday to take forward trade talksIndia· 2025-09-21Brendan Lynch led the American delegation in negotiations with India regarding oil purchases.
США решили увязать закупки Индией нефти с переговорами о пошлинах — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-20
Brendan Lynch is the US Chief Negotiator involved in the trade discussions.
India-US trade deal talks back on track! Piyush Goyal expected to visit America; ‘may be in the next few days’India· 2025-09-19
Brendan Lynch, who heads the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, visited India on September 16, 2025.
'Solution to penal tariffs in 8-10 weeks’: CEA Nageswaran’s ‘personal feeling’ on Trump tariffs; says 15% rate eyedIndia· 2025-09-18
Brendan Lynch led the USTR team in discussions with Indian negotiators.
‘Will be addressed satisfactorily’: Piyush Goyal expresses optimism on India-US trade deal talks; calls relations positiveIndia· 2025-09-17
A team led by US trade negotiator Brendan Lynch held talks in Delhi with officials from India's commerce ministry.
Trump's birthday call to Modi as trade talks go on in Delhi
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Brendan Lynch is the Deputy Trade Representative for South and Central Asia and participated in discussions in New Delhi.
Vykstant įtemptoms deryboms Narendra Modi ir Donaldas Trumpas apsikeitė šiltais žodžiais
Lithuania· 2025-09-17
Brendan Lynch attended the talks as the U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia.
الهند والولايات المتحدة تجريان محادثات حول الرسوم الجمركية
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-16
Brendan Lynch is the Assistant US Trade Representative leading the trade talks with India.
‘Positive & forward looking’: India & US decide to intensify efforts for early trade deal; stress importance of bilateral tradeIndia· 2025-09-16A team led by US trade negotiator Brendan Lynch is in Delhi to meet Indian officials.
India-US seek breakthrough in day-long trade talksUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Brendan Lynch is the assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, heading the delegation.
India-US trade deal: First in-person talks since Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs; what to expectIndia· 2025-09-16
Brendan Lynch is the US chief negotiator for the planned India-US bilateral trade agreement.
‘India coming to the table’: Donald Trump advisor Navarro again slams ‘highest tariffs’; rakes up Russia oil ahead of trade talksIndia· 2025-09-15
Brendan Lynch is the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South Asia and will be part of the U.S. delegation.
الولايات المتحدة والهند تعقدان مباحثات تجاريةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-09-15Brendan Lynch is leading a delegation from the U.S. Trade Representative's office to finalize a trade agreement between the U.S. and Bangladesh.
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র থেকে আমদানি বাড়াতে প্রস্তুত বাংলাদেশ: প্রধান উপদেষ্টা
Bangladesh· 2025-09-15
US Trade Representative for South Asia Brendan Lynch is set to make a one-day visit to New Delhi.
India, US to hold trade talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, negotiator says - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-15Brendan Lynch is the assistant US trade representative for south and central Asia, set to land in India for trade discussions.
Trade deal soon? US chief negotiator to land in India tonight; talks to begin tomorrowIndia· 2025-09-15The meeting was led by U.S. Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch.
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের পাল্টা শুল্ক আরও কমতে পারে: বাণিজ্য উপদেষ্টাBangladesh· 2025-09-14
Brendan Lynch will lead the upcoming US delegation to meet India's chief negotiator.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on India: Centre hits back, says 'will take all steps to secure national interest'India· 2025-07-30Brendan Lynch is the assistant trade representative of the United States.
বাংলাদেশের কাছে সুনির্দিষ্ট কর্মপরিকল্পনা চায় যুক্তরাষ্ট্রBangladesh· 2025-04-23
A US delegation led by Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch visited India.
US vice-president to meet Modi in Delhi amid tariff tensionsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-21
Brendan Lynch, assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia, was in India from March 25 to 29 for key discussions.
India, US push ahead on $500-billion trade pact target; Delhi team to visit Washington for key talks next week: SourcesIndia· 2025-04-19
Brendan Lynch is the assistant USTR who led the talks at the official level.
India US Trade Deal: India, US conclude first round of talks for trade deal | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-29
Brendan Lynch is the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia leading the trade negotiations.
Індія та США рухаються до укладання торгівельної угоди
Ukraine· 2025-03-29India agreed to cut tariffs on bourbon whiskey and agricultural products in meetings with US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch.
India offers US tariff cuts on agricultural imports
Taiwan· 2025-03-28A US delegation, led by Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, arrived in the city on Tuesday for the talks.
Trade talks begin as Trump's tariff deadline nearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26
Brendan Lynch is leading the US team in trade talks with India.
Talks to start on Wednesday to clinch first part of US trade deal by Sept-OctIndia· 2025-03-24