India is preparing to face higher U.S. tariffs — likely between 20% and 25% — on some of its exports as a temporary measure, as it holds off on fresh trade concessions ahead of Washington's August 1 deadline,

The United States will dispatch a delegation to India on 25 August for the next round of discussions on a proposed bilateral trade agreement, media reports said. Citing an official, PTI reported that this will mark the sixth round of negotiations between the two countries,

The US is set to visit India for another round of trade talks to finalize an interim deal before August, a deadline for tariff suspension. Despite ongoing negotiations, challenges remain over tariffs and trade terms,

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 US team will visit India on August 25 for the next round of negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, an official said on Tuesday.

With Trump's tariffs looming, Indian and American officials are in intense discussions to find common ground on customs duties. Despite USTR Jamieson

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.

India is likely to finalise the broader trade deal with the US by September-October, the report said, citing sources.

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

The previous round of talks took place in Washington, where India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal and Brendan Lynch, the Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, engaged in detailed discussions.

With just days to go before the Aug. 1 deadline for possible US tariff action, discussions remain active behind the scenes, sources said.

India stays silent as US tariff deadline nears, favoring quiet diplomacy over public pressure in high-stakes trade talks.