New Delhi, July 8 -- New Delhi: India and the US have pushed back their deadline to finalize the trade deal from the earlier 9 July cutoff to mid-July as President Donald Trump, while announcing rates for some countries, decided to enforce retaliatory tariffs from 1 August, said two people aware of the matter.

Unlike 14 countries that have already received formal letters-and others may soon get them-from President Trump outlining revised tariff schedules after a 90-day pause, India will not receive any such communication, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

The terms of the negotiation with India approved by the US Trade Representative (USTR) await Trump's final sign-off. The Indian side is treading cautiously and n...