India and the United States may finally be inching toward a breakthrough on the long-awaited bilateral trade pact, but experts warn that the momentum could be unsettled by President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats.

A high-level American delegation — led by Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer and chief negotiator Brendan Lynch — is in New Delhi for the latest round of talks. Both sides hope to seal a framework agreement before the year ends, even though the initial autumn deadline has already slipped.

Even as officials attempt to push the agreement across the finish line, Trump has threatened fresh tariffs on Indian agriculture exports, especially rice. The comments were made while addressing American farmers, with India singled out amid complaints about competition from Asi

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