<h1>Countries extend trade talks to avoid tariff resumption before July 9 deadline</h1> Trade negotiations between the two countries entered their sixth day in Washington, with the initial two-day schedule extended due to ongoing discussions. The talks aim to finalize an interim trade agreement before a July 9 deadline when suspended 26 percent reciprocal tariffs would resume. One country seeks duty concessions for labor-intensive goods including textiles, engineering, leather, gems and jewelry, while demanding greater market access. The other country wants concessions on agricultural products, dairy, automobiles, electric vehicles, and industrial goods. The dairy and agriculture sectors remain politically sensitive due to small-scale farming concerns. Both sides aim to conclude the first phase of a broader bilateral trade agreement by fall, targeting doubled trade volumes to $500 billion by 2030.