US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said “more negotiations” will be needed with India on a trade deal just days before an Aug. 1 deadline for higher tariffs.

The White House altered the plan at the last minute regarding India. Attempts are being made to persuade Trump to rethink his decision. However, at present, negotiators are returning to the negotiation table to resume discussions and, if necessary, completely restructure the agreement.

Washington needs additional talks to gauge how ambitious India’s government is willing to be to secure a trade agreement, Jamieson Greer said

In an interview with CNBC, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that Washington needs additional talks to finalise a trade agreement with New Delhi.

India's equity benchmarks were set for a muted open on Tuesday amid caution over a delay in interim trade deal with the United States, sustained foreign outflows and weak earnings.

The trade deal between India and the US remains unfinalized despite ongoing discussions. Key issues include US demands for greater access to Indian agricultural markets and tariffs on imports. Delays could negatively impact the Indian economy and stock market.

Key manufacturing hubs across the country are set to benefit significantly, with a projected surge in demand expected to generate thousands of new jobs, the minister added.

As the window to seal a trade deal with the U.S. closes, analysts say Washington has its reasons to finalize an agreement with India sooner rather than later.

The prime ministers of Britain and India have sealed a major trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on products like Scotch whisky and Indian spices.

July 24 (UPI) -- Britain and India agreed to a free trade agreement between their two nations Thursday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his U.K. counterpart Keir Starmer during Modi’s two-day visit to the U.K. on July 23-24, 2025, when the two sides signed a key trade pact.