The prospects of an interim trade deal between India and the United States before Washington's August 1 deadline have dimmed, as talks remain deadlocked over tariff cuts on key agricultural and dairy products,

Despite five rounds of discussions, the latest led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal in Washington, the two sides have failed to narrow their differences, the news agency reported.

While both nations have publicly reiterated their commitment to deepening economic ties, progress on a broader trade deal has been slow. Instead, the focus has shifted to resolving smaller, sector-specific disputes through these rounds of negotiations.