New Delhi, July 5 -- India-US trade deal remains elusive even as leaders of both the nations have assured of an agreement soon. With Donald Trump's July 9 deadline to expire in less than a week, negotiators are working on signing an agreement despite India despite New Delhi hardening its stance on tariffs.

1. Indian negotiators returned from the US on Friday, officials quoted by The Indian Express said. "The trade negotiators have just returned. The talks are ongoing, but the deal is not contingent on any date. India's key interests are sustained access for labour-intensive goods such as textiles and footwear. Auto component exports are also a key interest," they said.

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