US, India to hold trade talks Dec 10-11 on bilateral pact, tariffs

• US and Indian officials will hold trade talks on December 10-11 in New Delhi.
• Deputy USTR Rick Switzer will lead the US delegation to meet Indian counterpart Rajesh Agarwal.
• Discussions will focus on a proposed bilateral trade agreement and all trade-related issues.
• The talks are crucial for finalizing the first tranche of the pact and addressing tariffs imposed on Indian goods.
• India aims for a framework trade deal this year to resolve tariff issues and double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Why It Matters: US-India trade talks aim to resolve tariffs hurting Indian exports and grow bilateral trade.