Delhi draws a line in the sand over American dairy

New Delhi: With a fall 2025 deadline looming for a comprehensive India-US trade pact, and negotiators deep in virtual discussions after settling terms, a potential sticking point has emerged: milk products. According to three people familiar with the development, Indian negotiators have made it clear that unless the US changes its animal feeding practices—specifically the use of non-vegetarian feed for cattle—or adopts India's vegetarian certification process, there will be no question of letting in American dairy products such as cheese and butter. At the same time, India has conveyed its willingness to consider tariff concessions on certain nuts and fruits,…