{
  "id": 13462797,
  "title": "India-U.S. trade pact to be finalised keeping changed circumstances in mind: Piyush Goyal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/india-u-s-trade-pact-to-be-finalised-keeping-changed-circumstances-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:34:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/business/india-us-trade-pact-to-be-finalised-keeping-changed-circumstances-in-mind-piyush-goyal/article71569239.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. and India announced a framework for an interim trade agreement in February, but circumstances have changed, and the pact will be finalized accordingly, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Saturday (October 10, 2026). Goyal spoke to members of the industry chamber PHDCCI in New Delhi while addressing the evolving trade landscape. The U.S. has modified its circumstances, leading to adjustments in the finalization of the trade pact. India is seeking lower tariffs for its goods than competitors in American markets during first-phase bilateral trade agreement (BTA) negotiations. Goyal previously met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the G20 trade ministers meeting in Milwaukee to discuss trade pact-related issues. Meanwhile, India's trade pact negotiations are also underway with countries such as Israel, Chile, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Talks with Canada and South Africa-led SACU group are progressing rapidly, with talks with Mexico set to commence next week. U.K. and Canadian trade ministers are scheduled to visit India next week. The U.K. implemented a trade agreement with India in July, and the U.K. Minister will attend the India-U.K. Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting. Goyal criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his behavior after meeting President Droupadi Murmu, accusing him of insulting the President and misbehaving with security personnel. The opposition leaders met with President Murmu on Friday evening (October 9, 2026) and presented her a memorandum on the alleged \"vote chori\" incident.",
  "summary": "Piyush Goyal also said trade pact negotiations are on with number of regions including Israel, Chile, GCC, and Russia-led group Eurasian Economic Union",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}