The 2025 Quad Summit, which India is set to host, is expected to proceed as planned. Sources in Washington US told India Today TV that the initial trade delegation talks between India and the US are “progressing well.” If the discussions continue positively, the Quad Summit is likely to take place before year-end, with US President Donald Trump attending the four-nation meeting in India.
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India-US Trade Talks Resume Amid High Tariffs, Aim for Interim Agreement
Brendan Lynch and India’s chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agrawal agreed to fast-track discussions, focusing on resolving key trade issues. Officials expressed optimism about finalizing an interim agreement soon. Earlier negotiations stalled after Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude from Russia, pushing total duties on Indian exports to the US to 50%, creating tension between the two sides.
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Positive Progress in Trade Talks Could Pave Way for Year-End Quad Summit
A USTR team visited New Delhi on September 16, paving the way for this week’s meetings. Officials suggest that if talks continue positively, a Quad summit could be scheduled before year-end, potentially with a Trump visit. Trade remains challenging due to high tariffs and increased H-1B visa fees, but Washington shows willingness to find common ground and ease tensions.
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