A mutually beneficial deal appears to be in sight after a tortuous journey

By K Raveendran

Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi have moved into a critical phase as senior American trade officials arrive in India with the stated intention of clearing the final hurdles to a long-discussed agreement. The presence of Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer and chief India-deal negotiator Brendan Lynch underscores the renewed push by both governments to close a chapter that has stretched far longer than either side had originally anticipated. Their visit signals that a decisive moment may be approaching, even though the issues on the table reflect the broader complexities shaping the political and economic priorities of both countries.

The negotiations, which have meandere

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