New Delhi, March 26 -- The US is pushing for India to reduce high tariff barriers for all American goods in one comprehensive move rather than adopting a piecemeal approach, according to people familiar with the negotiations ahead of crucial talks this week.
In exchange, Washington is willing to address New Delhi's concerns through built-in mechanisms such as quota restrictions in the proposed bilateral trade agreement to protect Indian farmers and small industries, said these people, who asked not to be named.
The US team led by assistant trade representative Brendan Lynch and the Indian team led by commerce ministry's additional secretary Rajesh Agarwal are scheduled to begin their first three-day face-to-face interaction on Wednesday i...