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USTR Greer calls India a tough nut as US trade talks end in recalibration
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Talks pause until DDG and tariff terms are reshuffled
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said India is a “tough nut to crack” as US and India negotiators wrapped up talks toward a bilateral trade agreement. India is pushing to protect agricultural markets, while the sides still need to agree on specific products such as distillers dried grains (DDGs). A US Supreme Court ruling against reciprocal tariffs has forced the deal to be recalibrated.
- Greer described India as a difficult trade negotiating partner
- India wants stronger safeguards for agricultural market access
- DDGs remain a key unresolved commodity for mutual agreement
- US Supreme Court anti-reciprocal tariff ruling changes deal terms
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