The final details of India’s trade deal with the United States will be announced once Washington is able to give New Delhi a tariff advantage over competing countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.At an event in New Delhi, Goyal claimed that India had secured a good deal in “every sensitive sector”, such as agriculture, fisheries and micro, small and medium enterprises.He added that the country’s goods exports had continued to grow in August and urged industry associations to set ambitious export targets.Goyal also pointed to India’s 7.8% gross domestic product growth in the April-June quarter, saying it was “no mean achievement” against the backdrop of global uncertainty. He urged stakeholders not to be swayed by “naysayers”.The Congress had questioned the GDP numbers on Tuesday, describing them as “statistical gymnastics” being used to hide “India’s bleak economic reality”.Trade deal uncertaintyAfter an interim bilateral trade deal was agreed on February 2, US tariffs on Indian goods would have been reduced to 18% from a combined rate of 50%. The earlier rate of 50% had included a punitive levy of 25% imposed in August over India’s purchase of Russian oil.However, negotiations on the final deal were postponed after the US Supreme Court on February 20 struck down global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that he had exceeded his authority.On February 21, the US president said that he was increasing the tariffs to the “fully allowed, and legally tested” level of 15% from 10% with immediate effect. However, it is not clear when the increased tariff rate would take effect.This has left the status of US’ trade deals with countries, including India, unclear.On July 13, India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal was quoted as saying by The Hindu that although the trade deal between India and the United States was “ready” to be signed, the countries were discussing a comparative advantage for New Delhi over competing economies.Edited by Tanya Shrivastava.