Indian and U.S. officials have held high-level discussions to enhance bilateral market access and digital trade cooperation, signaling progress in resolving longstanding trade friction. The talks focused on reducing barriers for agricultural products, medical devices, and technology services while establishing frameworks for cross-border data flows and e-commerce standards.
The negotiations come as India seeks to attract advanced technology investments under its “Make in India” initiative while protecting domestic digital sovereignty. U.S. negotiators emphasized intellectual property protections and cloud computing market access, with both sides reportedly nearing consensus on limited data localization requirements for sensitive sectors.
These discussions build on the growing strategic partnership between the world’s two largest democracies, with annual bilateral trade now exceeding $130 billion. The dialogue represents a critical step toward a potential limited trade agreement that could be announced during upcoming Quad summit meetings, though differences persist on agricultural tariffs and digital service taxes.
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