Piyush Goyal rebuts Rahul Gandhi's claims on trade deal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the India-US trade agreement, stating that national interests remain fully protected. He accused the opposition leader of spreading inaccurate information about agricultural concessions and market access terms.Government officials reiterated that the agreement safeguards farmers and domestic industries. The exchange intensified political debate, with both sides presenting contrasting interpretations of the trade pact’s long-term economic implications.