Goa, April 12 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed India's unwavering stance on international trade negotiations, stating that the country will not enter into agreements that compromise national interests, regardless of external pressure.

His remarks come shortly after the United States announced a temporary 90-day suspension of additional tariffs on Indian goods, signaling a potential breakthrough in the long-discussed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA).

"We have said it time and again-India does not negotiate under pressure," Goyal told reporters, referring to talks with the US. "Deadlines are useful to keep momentum, but rushing into deals without safeguarding national interests is not acceptable....