A high-powered Indian trade team landed in the United States on Friday for what could be the final round of talks before a key deadline expires on July 9. The two countries are in discussions to avoid the return of reciprocal tariffs on several goods.

The potential deal aims to resolve longstanding friction over tariffs, market access, and U.S. complaints about India’s protectionist policies.

President Donald Trump has hinted at a “very big” trade agreement with India following the United States' new deal with China. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that both nations are negotiating a fair,