Indian Team Reaches US for Next Round of Trade Talks

The visit is important as both countries are engaged in negotiations for an interim trade deal and are trying to finalize the pact before July 9

- 

NEW DELHI: Indian team, headed by chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal, has reached Washington for the next round of trade talks with his US counterparts, an official said on Thursday.

The visit is important as both the countries are engaged in negotiations for an interim trade deal and are trying to finalize the pact before July 9, though there are challenges in areas like agriculture and dairy.

"The Indian team is in Washington for two-day trade talks," the official said.

Agrawal is special secretary in the department of commerce.

The high tariffs, announced by the US on April 2, were suspended by the Trump administration till July 9.