New Delhi, July 25 -- After Indian negotiators finished the fifth round of negotiations in Washington, a US team led by the US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch, is expected to visit India in mid-August to continue negotiations for a trade agreement.

While India and the US have agreed on a wide range of tariff lines, the negotiations - which currently only involve market access for goods - are stuck over sensitive sectors such as agriculture and automobiles, which are key job creators in India, according to reports.

The new round of talks beyond the August 1 deadline comes amidst growing suspense over whether India will face 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs starting August 1. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ...