India will not sign any trade agreement in haste or accept conditions that restrict its choices, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, amid ongoing trade talks with major global partners including the United States and the European Union.

Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue during his official visit to Germany, Goyal said India’s approach to trade negotiations is guided by long-term vision and trust rather than short-term targets or external pressure. “India will not sign any trade deal in a hurry,” he asserted, adding, “We don’t do deals in a hurry or with a gun to our heads.”

He stressed that trade agreements are not only about tariffs or market access, but also about building sustainable relationships and trust-based frameworks for global business cooper

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