New Delhi, March 4 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has embarked on an unscheduled visit to the United States to initiate negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, with an aim to finalise the deal by the end of 2025.

During his visit to Washington, Goyal is expected to meet with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, along with other key officials.

This marks the formal beginning of trade negotiations between the two nations, following an announcement made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in mid-February.

The trade agreement is part of a broader vision to boost bilateral trade, which stood at USD 129.2 billion in 2024. The two leaders, Modi and US President D...