<h1>India, US Plan Sector-Specific Talks to Finalize Bilateral Trade Agreement by 2025, Aiming to Double Trade by 2030.</h1> India and the US have agreed to hold sector-specific discussions to finalize a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) aimed at increasing market access, reducing tariffs, and enhancing supply chain integration. These talks follow recent negotiations and aim to finalize the first tranche of the BTA by fall 2025. The US seeks duty concessions on various goods, while India aims to protect its sensitive sectors. The US has threatened reciprocal tariffs on key partners, including India, which remains its largest trading partner with significant bilateral trade and investment. The agreement seeks to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030.