New Delhi, April 1 -- The US has once again raised objections to India's trade policies, including key initiatives meant to support local manufacturing, casting a shadow on ongoing negotiations between the two nations for a bilateral trade agreement.

The 2025 National Trade Estimate report, published by the US Trade Representative, has flagged several trade barriers, including high tariffs, digital restrictions, and other policy decisions, urging India to make changes.

The report, which covers 59 countries including Australia, Canada, the European Union, the UK, and Japan, comes at a crucial time as New Delhi and Washington continue discussions on a bilateral trade agreement.

A US delegation led by assistant US trade representative Bre...