The US and India resume trade negotiations, both sides describe the talks as "positive".

The United States and India have expressed that their trade negotiators held "positive" talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. The two sides are seeking to ease tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on India last month. After a one-day meeting, the Indian government said in a statement that the two countries have agreed to "step up efforts" to reach a trade agreement. The statement said that the discussions were "positive and future-focused, covering all aspects of a trade deal." The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi said in a separate statement that U.S. Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch had a "positive meeting" with Indian Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agrawal to discuss future steps in the bilateral trade negotiations. The two countries are seeking to resolve their differences after Trump imposed the highest tariffs in Asia on India as punishment for its trade barriers and purchase of Russian oil. This week, another team composed of U.S. defense officials and executives from Boeing will also arrive in India to negotiate the sale of maritime surveillance planes worth around $4 billion.