Bangladesh, Dec. 15 -- India has once again drawn a clear boundary in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, refusing to open its vast agricultural market to American products despite mounting pressure from Washington. Government sources speaking on December 15 confirmed that New Delhi remains unwavering on agriculture, viewing the sector as inseparable from rural livelihoods, food security, and domestic political stability. While both sides continue to express optimism about reaching a broader trade agreement, the standoff over farm access highlights the deeper structural and strategic tensions shaping India–US economic relations.

At the heart of the dispute lies Indias insistence that agriculture cannot be treated...