Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. (File photo)
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News1807-02-2026, 18:40

Piyush Goyal Credits PM Modi's 'Masterclass' for India-US Trade Deal Success

  • Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal attributed the India-US trade deal to PM Modi's "masterclass" and US President Donald Trump's leadership.
  • Goyal emphasized the deal as a "win-win" for both nations, aiming for $500 billion in purchases over five years.
  • The interim deal, announced Saturday, includes a reduction in reciprocal US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent.
  • Goyal lauded PM Modi as a "pragmatic leader" with a unique understanding of India's strengths and sensitive areas like farmers and fishermen.
  • India's focus is on acquiring ICT products, data centers, and quantum computing equipment from the US to boost technological prowess.

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