India–US trade negotiations remain on hold in January 2026. Former US trade officials say tariffs, not leader-level talks, are delaying the deal. Domestic politics in Washington also play a role.
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- Trade deal stalled due to unresolved tariff differences
- Phone call between Modi and Trump not the real issue
- Statement made by former US Assistant USTR Mark Linscott
- US side politically divided over trade concessions
- India–US negotiations largely completed technically
- Tariff levels remain sensitive in Washington politics
- Commerce Secretary’s remarks seen as political messaging
- Strategic ties strong despite trade pause
- Agreement timing linked to US domestic pressures
- Final clearance depends on tariff compromise
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