# Piyush Goyal

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-16**: UPI Launched at Galeries Lafayette Nice Massena — Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated UPI at the Galeries Lafayette store in Nice Massena, in collaboration with Lyra Collect and NIPL.
- **2026-06-14**: Modi-Macron Bilateral Talks Discuss UPI Expansion — French President Macron and Indian PM Modi met in Nice and discussed expanding UPI in France, as confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
- **2026-02-26**: Goyal-Lutnick Summit — High-level meeting in New Delhi to revive trade partnership discussions.
- **2026-02-25**: Trump Warning — Donald Trump warns international partners against withdrawing from trade commitments.
- **2026-02-24**: Tariff Implementation — 15% across-the-board tariffs scheduled to take effect for 150 days.
- **2026-02-24**: Supreme Court Ruling — US Supreme Court rules that tariff authority resides with the US Congress.
- **2026-02-23**: Negotiation Postponement — The three-day meeting to finalize the trade deal's legal text in the US is delayed.
- **2026-02-22**: Negotiations Deferred — India and US officially reschedule the Feb 23 chief negotiator meeting to evaluate legal impacts.
- **2026-02-21**: Trump Retaliation — President Trump announces 10% global tariffs, later increased to 15%.
- **2026-02-20**: SCOTUS Ruling — US Supreme Court strikes down presidential tariff authority, citing Congressional power.
- **2026-02**: Framework Reached — India and US announce a framework for an interim trade agreement.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Scotch whisky tariff halved as India-UK trade deal takes effect July 15
2026-06-18 02:24:43 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The India-UK CETA brings immediate tariff cuts on Scotch whisky (halved to 75%), textiles, and leather products from July 15, offering Indian consumers lower prices and UK brands enhanced access to a booming market. The deal reshapes the retail and e-commerce landscape for imported goods.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/india-uk-trade-deal-retail-impact

### UPI Lands in French Luxury Retail: First Deployment at Galeries Lafayette
2026-06-17 19:54:48 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

India's UPI payment system debuts at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Nice, France, targeting Indian tourists and marking a milestone in cross-border frictionless payments for luxury retail. The launch, enabled by Lyra Collect and NIPL, follows high-level bilateral talks and signals new opportunities for merchants to attract high-spending international customers.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/upi-france-luxury-retail-launch-galleries-lafayette

### India-US Trade Talks Revive in New Delhi Amid US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
2026-02-27 00:34:26 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick held high-stakes discussions in New Delhi to advance a bilateral trade deal. The meeting follows a landmark US Supreme Court ruling that shifted tariff authority to Congress, complicating the finalization of a Phase 1 agreement.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/india-us-trade-talks-goyal-lutnick-2026

### US-India Trade Pact Stalls as SCOTUS Ruling Upends Trump Tariff Strategy
2026-02-23 00:26:58 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Negotiations for a landmark interim trade deal between India and the United States have been abruptly postponed following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits presidential tariff authority. The delay comes as President Trump counters the court with a 15% across-the-board tariff, creating significant uncertainty for retail supply chains and cross-border e-commerce.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/india-us-trade-negotiations-postponed-scotus-tariffs

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