MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both sides have done "lot of work" in connection with the proposed trade deal.
"Both sides have done a lot of work in this regard. There are certain issues that need finalisation. Both countries are working towards finalising the interim bilateral trade agreement," he said.
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Jaiswal was responding to a question on the issue at a media briefing.
A delegation from the US Trade Representative (USTR) visited India in June to advance discussions on the trade agreement.