India, Oct. 24 -- Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India will not sign any trade agreement in haste or compromise its long-term economic interests for short-term gains, amid ongoing trade talks with major partners, including the United States.

Speaking at an event in Berlin, Piyush Goyal underscored that trade deals are not merely about tariffs or market access, but about building trust, long-term relationships, and creating sustainable frameworks for global business cooperation.

"In a very short-term context, it's not about what is going to happen in the next six months. It's not just about being able to sell steel to America," Goyal said, hinting at the ongoing trade dialogue with Washington.

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