'US deal key to boosting strategic sectors'

The trade agreement with the US will help India position itself more strongly globally, as the country needs to expand capabilities across a range of sectors, including energy, aviation, data centres, critical minerals, and nuclear energy, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said.

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In a statement in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Goyal said the US is a global leader in many of these areas, and engagement with Washington wouldn’t only help India meet its procurement needs but also create fresh opportunities for Indian exports.