Goa, April 19 -- An Indian delegation will arrive in Washington, D.C. on April 20 for crucial three-day negotiations with the United States on the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The discussions come at a time when shifting tariff policies have prompted both nations to reassess the framework of the deal, initially released on February 7.

Led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain, the delegation includes officials from the commerce department, customs, and the external affairs ministry. The talks, scheduled from April 20 to 22, are expected to focus on aligning trade priorities and ironing out differences amid evolving global trade dynamics.

A major point of contention remains the tariff measures introduced under t...