Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday stated that negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement with the United States are progressing in a “very cordial atmosphere.” Briefing the media in Delhi, Goyal emphasised that such talks are not driven by deadlines but by national interest. He also addressed concerns over US tariffs, while expressing confidence that India will close the financial year 2025–26 with positive export growth despite external challenges.

Piyush Goyal on India-US Trade Talks

Stressing the importance of protecting key domestic sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and MSMEs, Goyal reiterated that no agreement would be finalised without fully safeguarding India’s priorities. He assured that discussions are ongoing and that a formal announcement

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