India’s Trade Minister 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 President Donald Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs.

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 emailed request for comment.

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

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