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- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday indicated that progress on the long-discussed India–US trade pact may soon be visible, stressing that an announcement will come “when the deal is fair, equitable and balanced.”
- Speaking at the Indo-US Economic Summit hosted by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Goyal emphasised that trade talks are inherently complex and require careful consideration of India’s priorities.
- The trade pact under discussion carries added significance given the tensions that emerged after the Trump administration imposed a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday indicated that progress on the long-discussed India–US trade pact may soon be visible, stressing that an announcement will come “when the deal is fair, equitable and balanced.” He reiterated that India will safeguard the interests of key domestic sectors, especially farmers and fishermen, as negotiations advance. |
