India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal reveals what's holding up the pact

India and the US have finalized the framework for a trade agreement, but its implementation hinges on New Delhi securing a competitive tariff advantage over rival nations.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India's duties must be lower than those of competing countries before the deal can be enacted.

This tariff competitiveness is the key sticking point, despite US Ambassador Sergio Gor expressing confidence that the agreement is nearing completion. ...