He also said that India is in active dialogue for similar pacts with several countries, including Chile, Peru and Canada. Trade negotiations with Chile, he said, are almost at conclusion, where India has interests in critical minerals

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India–US trade deal framework will benefit farmers, MSMEs and exporters, with zero-duty access for Indian farm products to the US and reduced tariffs on key goods. He called it a ‘Golden Letter Day’