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.

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.

The visit follows the commitment made by both nations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Washington, where India and the US pledged to more than double their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 and finalise the first phase of a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by the autumn of 2025.

The unexpected visit follows the cancellation of previously scheduled meetings, with Piyush Goyal’s itinerary now clear until March 8.

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal started on a trip to the United States on Monday to pursue trade talks, two government officials said, with weeks to go for

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.

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.

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