Rajesh Agarwal
Rajesh Agarwal is an Indian bureaucrat who serves as the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He was recently in the news for accompanying Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to the United States in an effort to negotiate trade terms with the Trump administration, particularly regarding the imposition of tariffs that could affect bilateral trade between India and the U.S.
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Commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal said the interventions would help exporters access new markets and promote exports of new products.
Export boost: Centre announces seven measures to support exporters and MSMEs
India· 2026-02-20
India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Monday that negotiations had been wrapped up and the deal finalised.
India and EU to announce FTA amid Trump tariff tensions
United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Rajesh Agarwal is the Indian Secretary of Commerce who commented on the bilateral trade figures.
Índia e Nova Zelândia concluem acordo de comércio livre
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-22
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal expressed optimism about finalising the trade agreement with the US.
'They can't do that': New tariffs amid trade talks? Trump asks why India is 'allowed to dump rice in US'India· 2025-12-09
India's principal negotiator Rajesh Agarwal engaged with a USTR team in comprehensive discussions.
‘Will be addressed satisfactorily’: Piyush Goyal expresses optimism on India-US trade deal talks; calls relations positiveIndia· 2025-09-17
Rajesh Agarwal is a trade official who spoke at a press conference about the trade discussions.
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United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-15Rajesh Agarwal, India’s chief negotiator and a special secretary in its commerce ministry, told reporters about the trade talks.
India, US to hold trade talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, negotiator says - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-15Rajesh Agarwal led consultations in the commerce department regarding the impact of tariffs.
Trump's 25% tariffs: Government starts talks, industry seeks sops to offset hitIndia· 2025-07-31India’s chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal is expected to reach Washington later this week.
‘Going to have access into..’: Donald Trump shares update on India-US trade deal after Indonesia tariff agreement; says 'working on same line...'India· 2025-07-15Rajesh Agarwal, India’s chief negotiator for the US trade deal, said the government is trying to negotiate and finalise a trade agreement.
Indian team heads back to US to 'negotiate complete trade deal' amid looming tariffsIndia· 2025-07-11Rajesh Agarwal is India's chief negotiator in the trade discussions with the US.
India-US trade deal: What’s the deadlock about? Top issues blocking agreement as Donald Trump’s 26% tariff deadline loomsIndia· 2025-07-03The Indian team led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal has stayed back in Washington for talks with American officials.
Deal deadline 8 days away, US talks stay deadlocked | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-30Rajesh Agarwal is India's chief negotiator in the trade talks with the US.
India hardens stance on farm sector concessions as India-US trade talks stretchIndia· 2025-06-30
Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agarwal is leading an Indian delegation in Washington to discuss the bilateral trade agreement.
'Very big one': Donald Trump hints India, US on cusp of 'great' trade deal; 10 things to knowIndia· 2025-06-27
Rajesh Agarwal will hold detailed discussions on the proposed bilateral trade agreement.
India wants US to cut duties for labour-intensive sectorsIndia· 2025-05-15
Rajesh Agarwal noted that Chinese companies are adapting to comply with Indian terms.
Donald Trump tariffs push Chinese giants to bow to India’s termsIndia· 2025-04-21
Rajesh Agarwal has been appointed as Special Secretary in the Commerce Ministry.
In major bureaucratic reshuffle, Centre appoints Arvind Shrivastava revenue secretary | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-18
Rajesh Agarwal is the Indian counterpart in the trade negotiations.
Talks to start on Wednesday to clinch first part of US trade deal by Sept-OctIndia· 2025-03-24Rajesh Agarwal, the additional secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, was also sent to the U.S. with Piyush Goyal.
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Bangladesh· 2025-03-05