A US trade representative spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the US-India talks
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1.   China, U.S. Upbeat on Trade Talk Progress Despite Trump Reservations: By Zhang Qi and Mo Yelin:  https://www.caixinglobal.com/2019-09-21/china-us-upbeat-on-trade-talk-progress-despite-trump-reservations-101464791.html: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2184590/china-says-washington-trade-talks-were-frank-and-made-important
2.   Bilateral US trade with India, at $142 billion last year, is just a fraction of the $737 billion in US-China trade. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/after-howdy-modi--pm-and-trump-could-sign-trade-deal/836100.html
3.   India is the largest buyer of US almonds, paying $543 million for more than half of US almond exports in 2018, according to the US Department of Agriculture. It is the second largest buyer of US apples.
Pork, dairy, nuts
4.    The talks are focused on US demands that India reduce agricultural tariffs, including those for almonds, pork, dairy products, cherries, apples and other commodities, people familiar with the talks in both Washington and New Delhi said.
5.    “We’re hopeful that the Houston events can be bolstered by some real progress on the trade front that shows the U.S. and India can negotiate some reasonable solutions,” Murry said. — Reuters” From ‘After ‘Howdy Modi’, PM and Trump could sign trade deal’ Last updated: Sep 21, 2019, 5:38 PM (IST): Washington/New Delhi: The Tribune, Chandigarh
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A US trade representative spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the US-India talks