India–US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, One Final Hurdle Left Before Signing: Christopher Landau

India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a major bilateral trade agreement, with US officials confirming that both sides are “very close.” However, a final sticking point continues to delay the deal.The agreement, which aims to push bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, includes key tariff reductions and enhanced market access. But recent legal developments in the US have forced a reassessment of certain provisions.As negotiations enter the final phase, the deal is being seen as a crucial step in strengthening economic and strategic ties between the two countries.