Pakistan, US near trade deal with few technical issues left
Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul said only a few technical points remain with the USTR, while mango and date market access and the Karachi food fair FoodAg 2026 were also discussed.
Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul said substantial progress has been made on several provisions of the proposed reciprocal trade agreement.
Only a few technical points remain to be discussed with the US Trade Representative (USTR).
Pakistan asked for faster US inspection visits for mango exports and progress on market access for dates.
Cotton and soybean exports from the US were discussed; FoodAg 2026 is scheduled in Karachi from November 23 to 26.