India and US Conclude Fifth Round of Talks for Bilateral Trade Pact

Indian and US negotiators have completed the fifth round of talks for a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in Washington. The discussions are aimed at finalizing an interim deal before an August 1 deadline related to US tariffs. Key issues include agriculture, dairy products, and automobiles, with India seeking concessions for its labor-intensive sectors like textiles and the US pushing for market access for its farm goods and electric vehicles. Both nations aim to conclude the first tranche of the BTA by fall 2025.