US and India on verge of trade agreement breakthrough, officials say

(Worthy News) – U.S. and Indian officials are nearing a trade negotiation breakthrough, according to multiple administration officials and industry insiders familiar with the talks, hoping to unveil at least a preliminary agreement during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit this week.

“I can confirm intensive discussions between [trade officials] on both sides, putting together a trade package,” an administration official told the Washington Examiner.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s team is racing to conclude discussions about the preliminary agreement over the course of this week. [ Source: Washington Examiner (Read More…) ]