India-US talks: Trump's trade chief's big admission as New Delhi pushes hard in trade negotiations

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described India as a “tough nut to crack” on trade, but said Washington has received its “best offer ever” from New Delhi in the ongoing negotiations. Greer suggested the two sides are closer than ever to a deal, even though sensitive issues like market access, tariffs and regulatory barriers still require hard bargaining.