India-US Trade Deal Nears Completion Amid Strategic Negotiations

India and the US are close to finalizing a bilateral trade deal, with negotiations ongoing despite previous tensions over US tariffs on Indian goods. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India's cautious approach and underscored the importance of securing a fair agreement that aligns with national interests.

India and the United States are on the brink of finalizing a bilateral trade deal, an official reported. Despite Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's insistence that New Delhi avoid hasty negotiations, progress continues.

Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal affirmed ongoing dialogues with the EU and US, emphasizing India's commitment to strategic and considered trade agreements without undue pressure.

Recent discussions have resolved numerous hurdles, a hopeful sign for the agreement's finalization, indicating a thaw in strained relations since the Trump administration's tariffs on Indian goods.

(With inputs from agencies.)