New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- India's trade negotiations with the United States are moving in the right direction, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, 13 October, signalling continued efforts to finalise an agreement despite differences over tariffs and market access.

Jaishankar's remarks offer a positive indication from New Delhi as the two countries attempt to conclude a trade pact that has taken longer than initially anticipated. A deal is still being worked out, however, and his comments do not mean that a final agreement has been signed.

The minister's assessment comes amid uncertainty over Washington's changing tariff policies and their implications for Indian exporters. The negotiations have become an important part o...