India, Aug. 13 -- US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has claimed that India had been "a bit recalcitrant" in trade talks with America. Bessent's remarks come days after President Donald Trump threatened additional25 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, citing the country's oil purchase from Russia.

India and the US are reportedly engaged in trade negotiations ahead of the August 27 deadline for imposition of the remaining half of the import duties Trump has threatened.

Bessent has said large trade agreements are still awaited, including with Switzerland and India, reported news agency Reuters, which added that Bessent singled India out, saying the country had been "a bit recalcitrant" in the ongoing talks.

He also reportedly told Fox B...