Group 1 - India officially notified the WTO on July 4 about its plan to impose retaliatory tariffs on the US due to the impact of increased tariffs on auto and auto parts exports [1] - The US administration, led by President Trump, has shifted its approach to impose "across-the-board" tariffs without prior individual negotiations with countries, which has raised concerns among nations eager to reach trade agreements with the US [2][5] - The trade deficit between India and the US is significant, with India's exports to the US totaling $87.4 billion and US exports to India at $41.8 billion, resulting in a gap of $45.7 billion [2] Group 2 - The main contention in US-India trade negotiations revolves around India's reluctance to open its agricultural and dairy markets to US products, which is a critical issue for both economies [3][5] - India's agricultural sector is vital for its economy, and concessions in this area could lead to severe repercussions for small farmers and the dairy industry [3][5] - India is seeking lower tariffs from the US compared to those imposed on China, while also requesting the removal of tariffs on Indian-made electronics, but the US has refused to provide any exemptions [5] Group 3 - Indian Prime Minister Modi is determined to continue negotiations with the US, sending a delegation led by Rajesh Aggarwal to seek a mutually beneficial agreement [6] - Observers suggest that Modi may face disappointment, as the US's concessions to China were driven by specific economic needs that may not apply to India [6] - The ongoing trade conflict highlights the uncertainty in global trade dynamics, with India asserting its position against a "win-lose" partnership with the US [6][8]