Speaking to ANI, Goyal said the interim trade understanding does not require India to purchase specific quantities or values of goods from the US, adding that the estimates are based on India's growing commercial needs.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Kheruka noted that while India is already a global leader in this niche, trade had previously stalled due to the lack of a formal agreement. He characterised the deal as a "historic agreement" and credited the diplomatic efforts of President Trump and Prim
Speaking exclusively with ANI on whether there was a lack of trust with the US, particularly under the Trump administration, Goyal said, "I don't think there's any trust deficit between the United States of America and India or between our leaders."
Speaking exclusively to ANI, Goyal said the agreement reflects the broader depth of the India-US partnership, which spans defence, technology, critical minerals and strategic cooperation. Goyal emphasised that while trade is the vehicle, strategic alignment is the destination. The deal is
Speaking to ANI, Goyal said he had no hesitation in recognising Gor's role in helping finalise and announce the agreement, calling him a "dear friend" as well as a "well-wisher" for the India-US relationship.
Speaking with ANI, he framed the development not just as a policy shift, but as a testament to India's "strong stance" on the global stage. According to Mohanty, the U.S. "had to back down" after realising that India's massive economy is too vital to ignore or isolate. A mutual agreement
The framework for the trade agreement with the United States reduces tariffs on Indian goods in the US to 18 per cent, while Washington has claimed the deal will help it export more agricultural products to New Delhi.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday called for a detailed discussion on the terms of the India-US interim trade agreement. He asserted that the terms of the agreement could affect India's economic security, strategic autonomy, and long-term growth trajectory.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Sunday criticised the government over the India-US interim trade agreement, calling it "highly imbalanced" and a "unilateral deal."
The US and India have on Saturday issued a joint statement that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade (interim agreement) and have agreed to a framework.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the trade agreement with the United States will not harm Indian farmers, while the US has reduced tariffs on several Indian farm exports to zero.