Trade Negotiations

Dual Tracks in Trade: India and US Negotiate in Washington, Square Off in Geneva

India and the US are engaged in a complex trade dynamic, negotiating a bilateral deal in Washington while simultaneously clashing at the WTO in Geneva. India seeks market access for its goods and protects agriculture, while the US pushes for dairy access. Both nations are using all avenues—negotiation and legal challenges—to assert their trade interests.

India Edges Towards US Trade Deal Amidst Tariff Pressures, GTRI Urges Caution

India nears a limited trade deal with the US, aiming to avert August 1 reciprocal tariffs. While Trump is optimistic, GTRI urges caution, calling it a "Yielding to American Tariff Retaliation Agreement." India prioritizes safeguarding its farmers and insists on a balanced pact, especially regarding GM agricultural products.