Amid renewed optimism from Washington, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India was working towards a fair, equitable and balanced trade deal with the US, while firmly asserting that New Delhi would not compromise the interests of farmers, fishermen and the dairy sector.

Speaking at Udyog Samagam-2025, a conference of state industries and commerce ministers, Goyal said negotiations between India and the US for a bilateral trade pact had made substantial progress and could be concluded “any day — tomorrow, next month or next year”.

“We are working for a good trade deal in the interests of India. However, India will not compromise the interests of our farmers, fishermen, workers and dairy producers. We want a fair, equitable and balanced trade deal,” Goyal said.

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