<h1>India and US to Begin Sectoral Talks for Bilateral Trade Agreement; Aim to Double Trade by 2030</h1> India and the US have agreed to initiate sectoral talks under a proposed bilateral trade agreement in the coming weeks, following four days of negotiations between senior officials. The talks aim to enhance market access, reduce trade barriers, and deepen supply chain integration. The goal is to finalize the first phase of the agreement by fall 2025 and double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030. While the US seeks duty concessions on various goods, India aims to protect its labor-intensive sectors. Both nations are committed to ongoing collaboration to strengthen economic ties.