India and US Advance Trade Talks, Ensuring Support for Local Farmers and SMEs

India and the US are advancing trade talks, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasizing protection for local farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises amid the negotiations for a trade agreement.

• Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that discussions on the proposed trade agreement between India and the US are progressing smoothly, highlighting a cordial atmosphere.
• In these talks, New Delhi is committed to safeguarding the interests of domestic farmers, fishermen, and small and medium-sized enterprises against potential adverse effects of the agreement.
• The Indian government is particularly focused on the implications of tariff structures that could affect local agricultural sectors during the ongoing trade negotiations with the US.