India-US trade deal: 'Don't make deals based on deadlines, national interest paramount', says Piyush Goyal as Donald Trump's tariff date nears

India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday made it clear that any trade deal with America would only happen when it is a win-win situation for both the countries. Asked about US President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline, Goyal said India does not do trade deals with deadlines in mind.“India never makes a trade deal based on a deadline or timeline; when the deal is good, fully matured, and in the national interest, then we accept it,” he said.“India discusses on its own terms, discussions are ongoing with various countries. Whether it is the European Union, New Zealand, Oman, the United States, Chile, or Peru, negotiations for agreements are underway with many countries,” Goyal said.“A free trade agreement happens only when there is mutual benefit. When the deal is made while safeguarding India's interests, keeping in mind that national interest will always remain paramount, then India is always ready to make deals with developed countries,” he said.This story is being updated