Indian Farmers Safe: Piyush Goyal Assures No Harm from India-US Trade Deal

• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated in Lok Sabha that the India-US trade deal fully protects sensitive agricultural and dairy sectors.
• He announced that both countries would soon issue a joint statement detailing the agreement, which is in its final stages.
• The deal aims to reduce tariffs from 50% to 18% for many Indian products in US markets, benefiting labor-intensive and manufacturing sectors.
• Goyal emphasized that India has successfully ensured the protection of its sensitive sectors, especially agriculture and dairy, during negotiations.
• The agreement is expected to open significant opportunities for textiles, plastics, leather, gems, and other sectors, strengthening India-US relations.