The Consulate General of India in New York is going to launch the Buyer-Seller India-US Trade Facilitation Portal from tomorrow i.e. March 10. Registration for traders will open on this portal from tomorrow.

What will happen on this portal?

This will be a digital B2B platform that will directly connect Indian exporters to US importers. There will be different listings and virtual exhibitions according to the state and sector and category wise search will also be available. The portal is expected to be fully live by the end of March.

Who will benefit?

Small and medium businesses i.e. MSMEs will benefit the most. Apart from this, local products under ODOP i.e. One District One Product will also get a chance to directly reach the American market. Till now, small exporters had to depend on middlemen to reach American importers.

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Posting on social media platform It is a digital platform that will connect Indian exporters with US importers and promote sector and state-specific opportunities in trade in goods and services, including MSMEs and ODOP products. Whose registration will start from March 10, 2026.

Coming Soon: India–US Trade Facilitation Portal
The Consulate General of India, New York in collaboration with @IndianEmbassyUS and all Consulates General of India in USA will soon launch the India–US Trade Facilitation Portal — a digital platform connecting Indian… pic.twitter.com/pbe9IqGto7

— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) March 5, 2026

Where is the link and registration?

The direct of the portal has not been released yet. Registration and information can be contacted at commerce.newyork@mea.gov.in. As soon as the portal goes live, the link will be available on www.indiainnewyork.gov.in. There are also going to be webinars regarding this in March 2026.

With the announcement of the framework of the interim trade deal between India and America, another thing has caught everyone’s attention. The new map of India released by the Trump government of America has made Pakistan uncomfortable and a new discussion has started at the international level. In the map released by the US Trade Representative Office while giving information about the trade deal, the entire Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin have been shown as part of India.

However, India has always clearly stated that Jammu and Kashmir is its integral part and there is no need for the approval of any outside country for this. Despite this, the release of such a map by America is being considered a big political and diplomatic blow for Pakistan.

Why is this map important?

Till now, American government agencies had been adopting a balanced approach regarding PoK in the maps, so that objections from Pakistan could be avoided. But in this latest map of the Trump administration, Pakistan’s claims have been completely ignored. This is the reason why this step is being considered different from America’s old policy. Its timing is also very important. Recently, there were long talks between India and America regarding trade deal. Earlier, the Trump administration had imposed a tariff of up to 50 percent on India, which was the highest among allied countries. Now under the interim agreement it has been reduced to 18 percent, which has brought great relief to Indian exporters.

From tree nuts and dried distillers’ grains to red sorghum and fresh and processed fruit, the US-India Agreement will provide new market access for American products. pic.twitter.com/mqpP10LJp1

— United States Trade Representative (@USTradeRep) February 6, 2026

Aksai Chin was also shown as part of India

Another special thing about this map is that Aksai Chin has also been shown as a part of India. This is the same area which China has been claiming for a long time. Earlier, India had many times objected to wrong maps issued by foreign agencies. This step of the Trump administration is being considered as recognition of the same objections of India.

Experts’ response

Strategic affairs experts have appreciated this step. Retired Major Gaurav Arya wrote on social media that this is a great step by America. Many people say that this is a big blow to Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts.

India benefits from trade deal

This interim trade deal has provided relief to India in sectors like steel, aluminium, pharma, auto and auto parts. At the same time, India has fully protected its interests on sensitive issues like agriculture and dairy.