A planned visit by U.S. trade negotiators to New Delhi, scheduled from August 25–29, has been canceled, according to reports by NDTV Profit. The discussions were expected to advance talks on a proposed bilateral trade agreement that has been under negotiation for months.
With the visit now called off, the current round of negotiations is likely to be deferred to a later date. This comes at a sensitive time, as the August 27 deadline for additional tariffs on Indian goods looms large, raising worries among exporters and industries dependent on U.S. markets.
The cancellation has dashed hopes of a quick resolution that could have offered relief to Indian businesses. However, sources indicate that backchannel talks may continue, and both governments remain committed to finding common ground in the near future to avoid escalating trade frictions.
