American Chapter

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American Chapter

The American Chapter serves as the bridge between businesses in North and South America and strategic opportunities across the UK, Europe, and India. It focuses on facilitating two-way trade, investment, and innovation flows, with a special emphasis on high-growth sectors and cross-border partnerships.

Key Focus Areas
  • Trade and investment promotion between America–India, America–UK, and America–Europe.
  • High-potential sectors such as technology, fintech, green energy, manufacturing, agribusiness, education, and healthcare.
  • Support for SMEs and startups seeking international expansion and market entry.
  • To connect American enterprises with credible partners in the UK, Europe, and India.
  • To promote sustainable and inclusive trade that creates long-term economic value across continents.
  • Trade delegations, business missions, and B2B matchmaking events.
  • Policy dialogues and roundtables with government bodies, chambers, and industry associations.
  • Market intelligence notes, sector reports, and curated trade data for members.
  • Capacity-building workshops on compliance, standards, and regulatory frameworks for cross-border trade.
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Trade & Agreements Snapshot (India–UK)
  • In 2024, U.S. goods and services trade with India totaled about US$ 212.3 billion, an increase of 8.3% over 2023.
  • U.S. total goods trade with India was about US$ 128.9 billion (U.S. exports around US$ 41.5 billion, imports around US$ 87.3 billion), resulting in a goods trade deficit of about US$ 45.8 billion for the United States.
  • U.S. services trade with India was about US$ 83.4 billion (services exports around US$ 41.8 billion and services imports around US$ 41.6 billion), with a small U.S. services trade surplus.
  • Major areas of bilateral trade include consumer goods, industrial supplies and materials, capital goods, travel, business services, and IT-enabled and digital services.
  • The United States and India have agreed Terms of Reference for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and are advancing an interim trade framework aimed at reducing tariffs, addressing trade barriers, and strengthening resilient, reciprocal trade.
  • A recent bilateral understanding includes removal of an additional 25% U.S. tariff on certain Indian imports in recognition of India’s commitments on energy sourcing, while broader BTA negotiations continue.
  • American corporations, SMEs, and startups exploring opportunities in India, the UK, and Europe.
  • Investors and funds looking for cross-continental deals and co-investment platforms.
  • Government and institutional stakeholders engaging in bilateral and multilateral trade cooperation.