Rajesh Agrawal, the Indian Chief Negotiator, heads a meeting with U.S. officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

India’s exports to the U.S. jumped nearly 28% year-on-year to $37.7 billion in the January–April period, driven by front-loading of shipments ahead of tariff hikes in April, while imports rose to $14.4 billion, widening the trade surplus in India’s favour, according to US government data.

India and the U.S. are in final talks to cut tariffs on key sectors like agriculture and autos, aiming to announce an interim trade deal.