India and the United States concluded the fifth round of negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement in Washington. Talks focused on tariffs, agriculture, and key sectors, with both sides aiming to finalise an interim deal before the August 1 deadline
The US has extended the suspension of reciprocal tariffs against India until August 1, offering a temporary relief to exporters. This extension provides negotiators more time to resolve pending issues ahead of finalising an interim India-US trade agreement
