<h1>Trade Talks Heat Up: US and India Seek Breakthrough on Tariffs and Economic Cooperation to Resolve Bilateral Tensions</h1> India and the United States are actively negotiating a bilateral trade agreement amid escalating tariff tensions. Following the Trump administration's 26% reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports, the external affairs ministry spokesperson expressed optimism about concluding a mutually beneficial trade deal. Both countries remain committed to deepening economic relations and are engaged in discussions to address trade issues expeditiously.