Islamabad — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to lead high-level meetings aimed at finalizing the Pakistan–US trade dialogue, the finance ministry confirmed in a press release on Monday.
Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer initiated the process in May via a teleconference focused on reciprocal tariffs, agreeing to dive into technical-level discussions in the following weeks. These talks came after the US proposed a 29% tariff on Pakistani exports, a decision that was later temporarily suspended.
By July, negotiations in Washington had reached their final stretch. Aurangzeb called the dialogue “very constructive,” stressing that both sides are committed to resolving outstanding issues and moving toward a broader economic agreement.
During his visit, the finance minister will meet with key US officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Greer, to wrap up the talks.
“The goal is to formalize a comprehensive trade agreement that will bring mutual economic benefits,” the statement said.
The ministry emphasized that strong trade and economic ties form the backbone of Pakistan–US relations.
It also noted that the US remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner.
“Pakistan is keen to expand cooperation into non-traditional sectors like information technology, agriculture, and minerals — all with strong growth potential,” it added.
The statement concluded that Pakistan wants to push bilateral trade beyond traditional goods by attracting US investment in strategic sectors, including energy and mining.
