New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- India and the United States will be back at the negotiating table to work out a trade deal in New Delhi today, raising hopes for a breakthrough weeks after President Donald Trump imposed punitive tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

The trade talks are taking place after the much-deferred arrival of the US delegation in New Delhi. Trump struck a more conciliatory tone in recent statements and expressed optimism that a trade deal could be finalised soon.

US Trade Representative for South Asia Brendan Lynch will lead the American side during the day-long negotiations, news agency Reuters reported. Senior Commerce Ministry official Rajesh Agarwal will represent India during the meeting, the agency said.

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