{
  "id": 1890824,
  "title": "'India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests': EAC-PM Member Sanjeev Sanyal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/india-should-not-rush-into-us-trade-deal-must-protect-national",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-19T07:04:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-should-not-rush-into-us-trade-deal-must-protect-national-interests-eac-pm-member-sanjeev-sanyal/articleshow/133340483.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi - India must proceed cautiously when finalizing a trade agreement with the United States, according to Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sanyal emphasized that the pact should safeguard India's long-term interests and that the country should not rush into the agreement. The negotiators should be prepared for further discussions if necessary, as trade agreements often require time for refinement and adjustment.\n\nSanyal highlighted that trade deals are crucial in the current global landscape, where multilateral trading systems have weakened. India has already made progress on trade pacts with Australia, the UK, and is making headway with the European Union and the US. He stressed the importance of maintaining robust ties with Washington while ensuring that India's interests are protected.\n\nAgriculture and dairy sectors are expected to be politically sensitive during negotiations. Sanyal noted that these areas can spark street movements, as seen in the past with the Punjab farmers' protests. He emphasized that India's government will protect farmers' interests during the negotiations.\n\nSimilar to the India-US civil nuclear deal, where political consensus played a crucial role, Sanyal highlighted the significance of achieving broad agreement during this trade agreement process. He also pointed out the uncertainty surrounding US tariff policy, which has affected trade relations worldwide. Repeated tariff-related uncertainty can disrupt trade flows and strain bilateral relations, Sanyal warned.\n\nDespite these challenges, Sanyal reiterated India's commitment to maintaining strong ties with the US while balancing those relations with the need to protect its domestic and long-term economic interests.",
  "summary": "India should carefully consider its trade agreement with the United States. Long-term interests must be protected before finalising any pact. Substantial progress has been made in ongoing trade negotiations. Sensitive areas like agriculture and dairy require careful attention. Policy stability from the US is needed for smoother trade relations.",
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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."
}