The move comes close on the heels of the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Japan last month
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is also likely to travel to Washington in the next few weeks as part of a larger bilateral engagement to thrash out the differences
The US has alleged that the duties imposed by India appear to be inconsistent with two norms of GATT
The amendment provides for increased US-India defence cooperation in the Indian Ocean in the areas of humanitarian assistance, counterterrorism, counter-piracy and maritime security
Piyush Goyal said "we believe" that the US decision of withdrawing GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) benefits "is not exactly as per the norms of WTO and GATT which are multilateral agreements"
President also sounds hopeful about working things out with Iran
The ruling could further inflame US-Indian tensions at a time when the two trade partners are engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat tariff battle
Washington is also upset with New Delhi's plans to restrict cross-border data flows
India's tariffs are in line with the World Trade Organization rules, the government sources said
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to reduce heightened trade tension with India on Wednesday
trade disputes have led to higher tariffs by the two countries and created unease over the depth of their security alliance
Pompeo's visit to India comes in the backdrop of escalating tensions between the US and Iran and trade differences between New Delhi and Washington.
PM Modi will meet President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 Osaka Summit
Pompeo's visit marks the third visit to India by a Secretary of State during the Trump Administration
Bilateral trade is likely to be an important topic of discussion during Pompeo's talks with the Indian leadership
It would be the first time New Delhi has entered into such a pact with any country, although the United States has such agreements in place with several countries
Disputes over trade and protectionist moves have escalated between the two countries in recent months, but defence ties remain strong
Pompeo's visit comes shortly after India announced a hike in customs duties on as many as 28 US products
His remarks came days after India on Saturday announced a hike in customs duties on as many as 28 US products, including almond, pulses, and walnut
During his visit, Pompeo would hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and call upon other dignitaries