India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal commenced an unexpected trip to the United States to negotiate trade terms due to upcoming reciprocal tariffs from President Donald Trump, worrying Indian exporters.

Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs will come into effect from April and there remain concerns among industry and economists on its impact on India’s exports and overall growth prospects.

Indias Trade Minister Piyush Goyal has embarked on a sudden visit to the U.S. to discuss trade relations, just weeks ahead of the planned reciprocal tariffs by the Trump administration. His trip, which comes

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With India and the US gearing up to start negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's Washington visit will begin on Monday, according to an official.

Goyal's visit was sudden, as he departed after cancelling previously scheduled meetings until March 8, the officials said. He is also the minister for industry. India's trade ministry did not immediately respond to an e-mailed request for comment.