New Delhi, July 7 -- With India setting its red lines on key issues in sectors such as agriculture and dairy for the proposed interim trade agreement with the US, the ball is now in Washington's court to finalise the deal. If issues are settled, an interim trade pact could be announced before July 9, which marks the end of the 90-day suspension period of the Trump tariffs announced on April 2 on dozens of countries, including India.
Sources said that "India has drawn its red lines and the ball is now in the US court."
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made it clear on Sunday that New Delhi will not compromise on core interests. "'Nation first' is our mool mantra. No negotiations will take place under pressure. Negotiations ...