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Goyal calls reports of rejecting US trade deal false
Deccan Herald··13 Jul
Deccan Herald reported that Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on July 13 dismissed as completely false claims that India rejected a quick trade agreement with the United States. On X, he said a Reuters report was completely false, baseless and misleading, adding that both sides remain fully engaged after talks with USTR Jamieson Greer in June.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Exporters face uncertainty until India-US tariff terms are settled.
- Agriculture remains a stated red line in India's trade negotiating stance.
- Consumers and businesses may feel effects if US duties rise further.
What's Happening
- Goyal rejected Reuters claims India refused a quick US trade deal.
- He said Indian and US teams remain fully engaged after June talks.
- The White House said engagement toward a trade deal continues.
Trade Talks Context
- USTR Jamieson Greer visited New Delhi last month for negotiations.
- India seeks tariff advantage and protection against fresh US levies.
- India is also advancing UK and EU trade partnership tracks.
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