<h1>Bilateral trade talks stalled after 50% tariff; exporters refuse concessions while seeking export diversification and phased deal</h1> Two countries are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement after one country imposed a 50% tariff on imports from the other, a measure characterized as pressure to secure greater market access in sensitive agricultural and dairy sectors. The exporting country deems the duties unfair and says it will not compromise domestic producers' interests, while pursuing export diversification and projecting higher exports this year. Five negotiation rounds have occurred; the sixth round was deferred after the tariff imposition and no new dates are set. Parties aim to complete the first phase of the agreement by fall.