Goa, Aug. 17 -- A scheduled visit by U.S. trade negotiators to New Delhi from August 25-29 has been called off, delaying the next round of discussions on a proposed bilateral trade agreement and dashing hopes for imminent relief from additional U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. Sources cited by multiple media outlets confirmed the postponement, which leaves the resumption of talks at an undetermined date.

The U.S. embassy in New Delhi declined to provide further details, stating that the discussions are under the purview of the United States Trade Representative. India's trade ministry has yet to issue a comment on the sudden postponement.

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