<p>In discussion with Ms. Deepti Lahane, Chief Manager, Market Intelligence at Fibre2Fashion.</p> <p>The 16-country trade deal touted to be the world's largest when it becomes operational. Something that is being cherished by many in India but this significantly points out the reforms required in the country before such mega pacts can be attempted in the future.</p> <p>Both the US and China are considered among the most difficult jurisdictions vis-à-vis market access. So, will India concede? Will it pick the US over China? The choices it makes in the coming days will be very interesting, especially in the context of the ongoing trade war between these two countries.</p>