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A delegation from India is expected to visit the United States soon for trade talks, a government official told reporters, as the two countries look to iron out disagreements over duties for auto components,
This article was originally published on May 22, 2025, and revised to reflect developments through June 3, 2025. It does not reflect developments after June 3. When Indian Prime
Exporters also remain hopeful that a mini-trade deal between India and the US will be signed before the August 1 deadline, helping them get some concessions and a reprieve from the higher tariff of 26%.
An Indian trade delegation is likely to visit Washington in the coming days for further talks on a trade deal, according to an official familiar with the matter.
India Targets US trade deal by this fall while fast-tracking logistics reforms to improve trade competitiveness and increase its global export share in key sectors.
India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal confirms efforts to finalize a trade agreement with the US by fall, aiming for an interim deal first. India also pursues FTAs with EU, UK, and other countries.
The nature of commodities that we export, the nature of goods that we export is also going to change,” said India's chief negotiator.
A broader trade agreement, including cooperation on key supply chains, foreign investment, and advanced technologies makes a deal more likely and can help the U.S. and India more effectively counter China.
Amidst ongoing discussions for an interim trade agreement, the US has again raised concerns at the WTO regarding India's dairy certificate requirement
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