# Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal: "Forged on shared democratic values, fueled by entrepreneurial spirit and driven by unrelenting pursuit of innovation, our partnership is special.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-09 · Lokmat Times*

## Key points

- A new India-US Trade Facilitation Portal has been launched to connect businesses digitally.
- The portal uses AI-driven matching and smart search to link US importers with Indian exporters.
- Indian MSMEs can now showcase products to US importers and access compliance resources via the portal.
- Webinars with major US retailers like Walmart and Costco are available for Indian businesses through the portal.
- Bilateral trade between India and the US has reached a record $241 billion despite recent tariff challenges.

**Companies:** Walmart, Costco
**Countries:** India, United States

[Read the full story on Lokmat Times](https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/india-opens-digital-portal-for-us-business-towards-500-billion-bilateral-trade-target/)

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