During a recent visit, US Trade Representative Kathreen Tai experienced nuanced messages on India-US trade through her banquet menu. The inclusion of Indian wild-caught shrimps, usually prohibited under US law due to concerns about sea turtles, signaled potential collaboration in overcoming regulatory challenges. The second message was represented by grapes served with Angoori Rasmalai, symbolizing unresolved issues, such as market access barriers for Indian grapes.