PROTECTING India’s interest remains “supreme” in bilateral trade talks with the United States, a senior Indian trade ministry source said yesterday, as New Delhi pushes to finalise a deal before the expiry of the pause on steep reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
India is resisting US demands to open its markets for wheat, dairy and corn imports, while offering lower tariffs on high-value US products such as almonds, pistachios and walnuts.
An Indian delegation will travel to Washington soon for further negotiations, with the aim of signing an interim trade agreement that could include tariff cuts and enhanced market access for key products from both sides, another trade ministry official said.
“The dates for the visit are being finalised,” the official said, adding India is keen to conclude a limited deal ahead of the July 9 deadline.
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