Goyal to US: If happy with India trade deal, sign on the dotted line

• Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged the US to "sign on the dotted line" if satisfied with trade deal proposals, following positive remarks from US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
• A US delegation, led by Deputy USTR Rick Switzer, is in New Delhi for ongoing bilateral trade discussions, with Goyal noting good progress over several negotiation rounds.
• Goyal stressed that India will not negotiate under strict deadlines, prioritizing balanced outcomes for both nations in the trade talks.
• The current US delegation visit is the second after US President Trump imposed penalties on Indian goods for purchasing Russian oil.
• The US visits coincide with a recent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, and an earlier deadline for a trade agreement was missed.

Why It Matters: India challenges US to finalize trade deal, revealing negotiation dynamics.