India calls trade talks with US 'positive' as it looks to close deal amid steep tariffs

Group 1 - India described its latest trade talks with the U.S. as "positive" following the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian imports by President Trump [1] - The discussions were characterized as varied and "forward-looking," aiming for a mutually beneficial trade agreement [2] - A U.S. delegation met with Indian counterparts in New Delhi, but it remains unclear if Trump's tariffs were discussed [4] Group 2 - India has not agreed to Trump's demands regarding trade negotiations and previously canceled talks scheduled for late August [5] - The U.S. and India are expected to hold another round of trade negotiations, marking the sixth round since the implementation of sweeping tariffs [7] - India has resisted opening its farm and dairy markets to U.S. products, concerned about the impact on approximately 80 million Indian farmers [8] Group 3 - The higher tariffs have already impacted trade, with Indian exports to the U.S. falling to $6.86 billion in August from $8 billion in July [10]