New Delhi is prepared to include a sweetener in trade talks with Washington that would "future-proof" a deal by ensuring no other trade partners could have superior terms, as it pushes for a quick agreement with the Trump administration,

India and the US are actively pursuing an initial phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement, aiming for "early mutual wins." In-person sectoral discussions are scheduled to commence from the end of May,

US President Trump optimistic about India-US trade deal, while Indian officials cautious; negotiations ongoing with high tariffs.