Overview
On July 4, 2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters that talks on the India-Peru FTA are unlikely to finish soon because of market‑access issues. He also gave a positive outlook on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Canada and announced a trip to Brussels for the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting.
Key Developments
- Negotiations for the India-Peru FTA started in 2017 but face "certain concerns" over market access; no near‑term conclusion expected.
- The Canada‑India FTA is moving ahead; an Indian delegation will travel to Canada on July 6, 2026 for the next round, aiming to finish within six months.
- Minister Goyal, along with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, will visit Brussels on July 13, 2026 for the TTC meeting.
- The TTC aims to supplement the finalized FTA with the EU, smoothing implementation challenges.
Important Facts
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has been leading the FTA talks. The primary hurdle in the