From India’s Russian oil purchases to legal battles in Washington, the road to India-U.S. trade deal has become increasingly uncertain, and The Hindu explains why

The two countries also continue to negotiate on the other non-tariff aspects of the deal, such as enhanced market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, reduction of non-tariff barriers, and expanded cooperation in strategic sectors. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
The story so far: India and the U.S. in February 2025 announced that they would work towards a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that was to be finalised by Fall 2025. Then, in February 2026, they signed a framework agreement for an interim trade deal that was to be implemented by April-May 2026. Neither deal has come to pass. The Hindu explains the latest issues that have led to delays.
Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump announced their intentions to complete a BTA in February 2025, it became clear that a comprehensive deal would be elusive. The talk among government officials was about finalising at least the first tranche of the deal by Fall 2025 (September-November 2025).
Published - June 25, 2026 12:22 pm IST
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