Sunil Barthwal
Sunil Barthwal is an Indian civil servant and the current Commerce Secretary of India, known for his role in trade negotiations and policy-making. His recent discussions with EU counterparts have been pivotal in reviving stalled free trade talks amidst changing global trade dynamics.
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Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal noted ongoing discussions between India and the US on the diplomatic level.
India-US trade deal: First in-person talks since Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs; what to expect
India· 2025-09-16
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal had earlier explained the rationale behind the phased approach.
India, EU conclude 11th round of FTA talks, likely to agree on deal in two phasesIndia· 2025-05-18
Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal told reporters that the talks are progressing very well.
India wants US to cut duties for labour-intensive sectorsIndia· 2025-05-15
On April 15, India’s Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said India is committed to closing negotiations quickly.
India, US push ahead on $500-billion trade pact target; Delhi team to visit Washington for key talks next week: SourcesIndia· 2025-04-19
Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said that reciprocal tariffs present both a challenge and an opportunity for India.
India, US to begin discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement this week as tariff war takes 90-day pause | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-15Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal held talks with counterparts in Brussels to articulate India's development status.
UK, EU FTA talks to resume amid Trump tariffsIndia· 2025-02-16
