India-US Trade Deal Nears Completion, Signing Expected by Mid-March: Piyush Goyal

• Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that a joint statement on the India-US trade deal is expected within 4-5 days.
• The formal agreement draft is being finalized and is anticipated to be signed by mid-March.
• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed the deal is in its final stages after a productive visit to the US, meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
• Jaishankar highlighted the deal's potential to open a new phase in bilateral ties, with advancing cooperation in critical minerals, defense, and energy.
• Piyush Goyal assured the Lok Sabha that both countries safeguarded sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy during negotiations, ensuring mutual benefits.