‘To be finalised in line with changed circumstances’: Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal

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India and the United States are working to finalize an interim trade agreement framework, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying negotiations must account for changes since February, including shifts in US tariffs. Goyal also noted trade discussions with Canada and Mexico and stressed the importance of legal expertise in securing favorable terms for Indian goods.

India and the US are finalizing their interim trade agreement framework, as circumstances have changed since February. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated that negotiations would consider recent shifts in the US tariff landscape. Trade talks are also progressing with other countries, including Canada and Mexico. Goyal emphasized the need for legal expertise in negotiating comparative advantage for Indian goods.