India-US Trade Deal Stalls: Agri-Dairy Access the Bottleneck
A new report from S&P Market Intelligence, released on Friday, August 1, 2025, points to India’s reluctance to grant the United States market access in the agriculture and dairy sectors as the primary hurdle in finalizing a bilateral trade agreement.
The report highlights the significant divergence in positions between the two nations on these crucial sectors. India’s protective measures for its domestic farmers and producers are cited as a key factor.
Negotiations have been ongoing for several months, but the lack of progress on agricultural market access remains a major sticking point.
This impasse carries significant implications for both economies. A comprehensive trade deal could boost bilateral trade and investment, but the current stalemate threatens to delay these benefits. The impact on Indian farmers and consumers, as well as the broader economic landscape, warrants close monitoring.
