Piyush Goyal On India-US Trade Talks, Global FTAs & Strategic Partnerships

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal speaks on the trajectory of India-US relations and ongoing trade negotiations. While acknowledging occasional challenges, he stresses the strength and resilience of the partnership, calling it a “very strategic friendship.” Goyal also highlights India’s broader trade diplomacy — with free trade agreements already concluded with the UAE, Australia, Mauritius, EFTA nations, and the UK, while negotiations advance with the EU, Oman, and Eurasia. With active engagements across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, India continues to expand its global market presence while strengthening its long-standing ties with the United States.