<h1>India returns from Washington trade talks as 90-day tariff suspension deadline approaches July 9</h1> An Indian negotiating team returned from Washington after trade talks with the US on an interim trade pact expected to be finalized before July 9, when the 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs ends. Outstanding issues remain in agriculture and automotive sectors. The US imposed 25% tariffs on Indian passenger vehicles and auto parts, while seeking duty concessions on dairy products, apples, and genetically modified crops. The country has challenged these measures at the WTO and reserved rights for retaliatory duties. The country seeks duty concessions for textiles, gems, leather goods, and other labor-intensive sectors. Both nations aim to conclude a broader bilateral trade agreement by fall 2025, targeting USD 500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.