India, U.S. trade pact to be signed at an appropriate time; only a few issues under discussion: Commerce Secretary

India, U.S. trade pact to be signed at an appropriate time; only a few issues under discussion: Commerce Secretary

India and the United States are planning to finalize a trade agreement at a later date, with negotiations currently focused on a limited number of topics. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal emphasized that any accord must provide both sides with preferential market access. The discussion remains in early stages, and the exact timing of signing has not been set.