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Jun 27, 2025
India-US trade deal negotiations underway
India and the US are struggling to wrap up a trade deal before their July 9 deadline.
India wants an interim agreement, but the US is pushing for lower tariffs on its farm and dairy products, plus easier access for genetically modified crops.
TL;DR
India says US demands could threaten food safety
India isn't budging on these demands, saying they could threaten food safety and put millions of Indian farmers at risk.
Despite the standoff, both sides say they're still committed to finding common ground before current tariff protections run out.