Despite Trump's August 1st deadline, US negotiators will visit India later in August, aiming for a bilateral trade agreement by Fall. Sticking points remain, particularly regarding American agricultural and dairy access, which India resists. India seeks gains in textiles, footwear, and auto parts. Trump's insistence on agricultural concessions and opaque deal-making with other nations are also concerns.
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