India and the US are striving to finalize a trade deal before Trump's July 9 tariff deadline, but disagreements persist over agricultural imports and tariff reductions. While the US seeks greater access for its agricultural products,

The push comes as Trump announced an agreement with Vietnam that cuts U.S. tariffs on many Vietnamese goods to 20% from his previously threatened 46%. Trump said that U.S. products could enter Vietnam duty free, but details were scant. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here.

India is pushing a clause on social security contributions in the bilateral trade agreement currently being negotiated with the United States. Sources in the Ministry of Labour have said that this will be standard in all trade agreements henceforth.