Goa, July 29 -- A high-level US trade delegation will arrive in New Delhi on August 25 for the sixth round of bilateral trade talks, as both countries race to hammer out an interim agreement before the August 1 deadline - the day when a suspension on US tariffs officially expires.

After last week's fifth round of discussions in Washington, led by India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal and US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, the stakes have only grown higher. The immediate goal: secure a limited deal that would prevent steep duties from snapping back into effect on key Indian exports such as steel, aluminium, and automotive components.

Agriculture, Tariffs, and Market Access Remain Sticking Points

While the US is pressing ...