<h1>Commerce Minister says India negotiates trade deals from strength, not deadlines, amid US trade talks criticism</h1> The Union Commerce Minister defended the government's trade negotiations with the US, stating that the country negotiates from a position of strength rather than under deadlines. This response came after opposition criticism regarding the proposed US trade deal and a deadline set by the US President. The minister emphasized that national interest remains paramount in all international engagements and highlighted recent free trade agreements with multiple countries including UAE, Australia, and UK. The minister accused the previous opposition-led government of signing agreements that were not in national interest, while asserting that the current government only accepts deals that are fully finalized and beneficial to the country.