India and the US are likely to discuss crucial bilateral issues related to reciprocal access in the government procurement process and advance discussions towards collaboration on critical minerals, two people in the know stated on Thursday.
There could also be talks about New Delhi’s recent decision to impose restrictions on imports of electronic items such as laptops, personal computers, and tablets starting from November, they noted.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai are expected to engage in detailed discussions on these critical bilateral matters over the weekend in New Delhi.
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