India-US Trade Deal Nears: Agreement Expected by Mid-March, Joint Statement Soon

• Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is expected to be signed by mid-March.
• A joint statement regarding the agreement is likely to be issued within the next four to five days.
• The draft of the formal agreement is currently being finalised, following accelerated talks after a Modi-Trump call on February 2.
• Goyal highlighted that both countries have complementary economies and the deal would benefit both sides.
• Negotiations protected sensitive sectors for both nations, with India prioritizing agriculture and dairy.