Rajesh Agrawal Appointed as Commerce Secretary Amid US-India Trade Tensions and 50% Trump Tariffs

Oct 02, 2025 02:04 am CST

Senior IAS officer Rajesh Agrawal has assumed the role of Commerce Secretary in India at a critical time when US-India trade relations face challenges from 50% Trump tariffs. With three decades of administrative experience and as former chief negotiator for multiple international trade agreements, Agrawal will navigate ongoing bilateral trade negotiations and support export sectors affected by recent US trade policies.