Goyal: If US happy with trade, sign on dotted line

• Piyush Goyal stated that if the US is happy with trade talks, they should sign the deal, responding to US claims of a "best deal yet."
• A US trade delegation, led by Deputy USTR Rick Switzer, is currently in India for ongoing trade discussions.
• Goyal emphasized that trade deals must be mutually beneficial and not rushed by deadlines, despite progress in negotiations.
• India aims to safeguard its interests, including farmers and small industries, while expanding its strategic and economic partnership with the US.
• Despite US tariffs, India's exports to the US increased, and India is open to diversifying energy imports from the US.

Why It Matters: India's trade talks with US shape future economic ties and opportunities.