Piyush Goyal: 5 Rounds of US Trade Talks Positive, India Not Rushing

• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated his current US visit is not for trade talks, but five rounds of discussions have occurred in a positive atmosphere.
• Goyal indicated India is not in a hurry to finalize a trade deal with the US.
• The Commerce Ministry distanced itself from the Chief Economic Advisor's (CEA) recent statement suggesting a US trade deal could be finalized by March 2026.
• India is focusing on an agreement to remove additional duties and will not compromise on issues like the agriculture sector.

Why It Matters: India-US trade deal talks are positive, but India won't rush, affecting market expectations.