Piyush Goyal: US Trade Deal to Protect Farmers’ Interests
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence that the proposed India-US trade deal will safeguard the sensitive interests of Indian farmers and other stakeholders, asserting that the agreement will place India in a strong comparative advantage.
Speaking at the 4th ISID-IDRA National Conference on India’s Industrial Transformation, Goyal said the details of the agreement would demonstrate that India had not compromised on the interests of its farmers or any other stakeholder.
“I have the courage of conviction to announce boldly that the US trade deal, once the details are out, the people of India will celebrate that not a single sensitive interest of our farmers or any stakeholder has been compromised. India will stand at a very strong comparative advantage,” Goyal said.
The minister’s remarks underline the government’s stated emphasis on protecting domestic agricultural interests while pursuing international trade opportunities. His comments also reflect confidence that the proposed agreement will strengthen India’s competitive position in global markets.
The details of the trade deal will be crucial in determining its implications for Indian farmers, domestic industries and other economic stakeholders.