Piyush Goyal calls Trump a friend of India and downplays tariff concerns

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called US President-elect Donald Trump a "friend of India." He downplayed concerns about possible tariffs on Indian goods, stating that discussions on strengthening economic ties can begin after the new administration is in place. Goyal expressed confidence in India's improving relationship with the US, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully engaged with three US administrations. He emphasized that the bilateral relationship has strengthened over the past decade. Additionally, Goyal criticized the European Union's regulations on deforestation, labeling them as unfair and contrary to international principles.