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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

US-India trade talks grind to a halt. What went wrong?

Trade negotiations between the US and India have hit an impasse after more than a year of talks, with officials on both sides acknowledging that significant differences remain over the issues of tariffs and market access.

US president Donald Trump declared earlier this year that the two countries were on the verge of a “big, beautiful” trade deal. Yet, months later, an agreement remains elusive, despite many rounds of negotiations.

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