<h1>Bilateral trade agreement talks paused after duty imposition, delaying further negotiation rounds with the US.</h1> Negotiation of a Bilateral Trade Agreement between India and the United States is underway with five rounds completed since March. Progress has been interrupted after a 50 percent duty was imposed from August 27, causing a visiting delegation to defer its visit and the next negotiation round to be postponed; no new dates have been finalised.