<h1>India-US trade negotiations show promise as delegation conducts intensive talks on thousands of trade lines in Washington</h1> The External Affairs Minister expressed optimism about ongoing India-US trade negotiations reaching a successful conclusion while acknowledging the complexity of discussions. An Indian delegation is currently in Washington conducting intensive negotiations involving thousands of trade lines and intricate calculations. The Minister emphasized the need for mutual compromise and finding common ground between both nations' perspectives. White House officials indicated that trade agreements are being finalized, with announcements expected soon. The Minister noted that bilateral relations have shown positive trends over 25 years despite occasional friction points, driven by structural factors including economics, technology, education, security, and energy cooperation.