The United States has stated that it cannot reach a trade agreement with India overnight due to long-standing disagreements. A senior US official explained that the differences between the two nations are deep-rooted and will take time to resolve through negotiations.

India and the US are in negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, focusing on an interim deal by late 2023. India refuses concessions on agriculture, dairy, and genetically modified goods. The discussions have seen five rounds of talks so far,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Differences between the U.S. and India cannot be resolved overnight to arrive at a trade deal, a senior U.S. official told reporters late on Thursday, citing geopolitical disagreements.