United States And India Close to Finalising Trade Deal as Talks Progress

A senior United States official has said that Washington and New Delhi are making progress toward a finalised trade deal, as the two sides hold fresh negotiations in Washington. 

The official, speaking to media, said, "The Trump administration and India continue to have positive and productive discussions towards a finalised trade deal. 

"The comment came in response to media question about the current status of the ongoing trade talks between the two countries in Washington, DC.

Indian delegates have been arriving in Washington for the



latest round of negotiations. Another official familiar with the discussions, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the two sides are close to wrapping up an agreement, with most substantive issues already resolved. "Most of it is almost done," the official told Media. 

"There aren't many loose ends left."The upcoming discussions are expected to focus on resolving the remaining gaps in the agreement, gaps that the official described as few in number, with the bulk of the deal effectively ironed out.The Indian delegation will engage with officials from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR).