India-US Trade Framework Protects Farmers, MSMEs: Piyush Goyal

• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal states interim India-US trade framework expands export opportunities while safeguarding farmers, MSMEs, handicrafts, and handlooms.
• Goyal refutes opposition claims, confirming no duty concessions on dairy, sugar, or millets to the US.
• Framework balances export growth with domestic protection, ensuring no harm to sensitive sectors.
• Indian exports like gems, pharma, smartphones to enjoy zero duty access; duties reduced on spices, tea, coffee, and various fruits/vegetables.
• Sensitive items, including GM products, meat, poultry, dairy, and key agricultural commodities, are excluded from the deal.