United States — United States Trade Representative & India

United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative launched unilateral investigations under Section 301 against India, which India has rejected. Jamieson Greer, representing the USTR, described India as a 'tough nut to crack' in trade talks.

India: India is a key participant in the trade negotiations with the United States, seeking preferential market access and aiming to recalibrate the trade agreement after changes in US tariff policies. India's protected agricultural markets are a point of contention.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative initiated an inquiry into Pix, claiming it creates unfair competition for U.S. credit card operators by bypassing traditional transaction fees.

India: India has a similar instant payment system that is not being challenged by the United States — United States Trade Representative, despite processing significant payments without transaction fees.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative's office is involved in the administration's trade plans, with its spokesperson not immediately responding to requests for comment on Donald Trump's new tariff plans.