US President Donald Trump is constantly threatening India in the name of tariff. But it is natural for India to be desperate by seeing not bending in front of them. Where is the world’s richest and powerful person and where India is a developing country. Trump feels that India, who used to send rotten wheat in case of famine, today that country does not respond to his monkey. It is his irritation that he keeps making a statement that insults India repeatedly. Sometimes he was seen spewing poison against India 2-2 times in a single day. But they are unable to dare to impose high tariffs on India. They keep delaying on the delay on some excuse so that a solution can be found. Because they know that America is not going to work by annoying India. This is the reason for their irritability about India.
We can see his irritability in his statements. Sometimes they call the economy of India dead. So sometimes you want to humiliate India by talking about the oil deal with Pakistan. On the one hand, India’s economy is dead and on the other hand, they are dying to trade from the same India? Meaning anything is speaking. Pakistan does not have oil at all and is going to compromise. Actually the real reason is that Trump does not want to bow down to India. Trump with great feudal behavior knows that he cannot do it with India the way he was introduced to Ukrainian Rashtraupati Jailonsky, this is his pain. Therefore, nowadays he sees India in his sleep. Many American experts have expressed that Trump’s attitude with India can prove to be very harmful for America. This is the concern of Trump, but he does not see any way so that the snake also dies and the sticks do not break.
1-India also looks ready to do two or two hands
Donald Trump’s irritation is that India is not willing to bow down even after the 25% recipe rigous and the announcement of a fine for trade from Russia. The way India has surrounded the US and European union to trade with Russia on Monday. India has made it clear that if you do business with Russia, it is good and if we do it, it will not work illegal.
This week, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had said that India wants a solution through negotiations instead of putting a counter tariff. India emphasized bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US, which would balance the interests of both countries. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar also confirmed that India would maintain its strategic autonomy despite the pressure of Trump.
Ajay Sahai, DG of the Indian Export Organization Federation (FIEO), said that 25% tariff can affect GDP by 0.2-0.5%, but India’s growth rate can handle it more than 6%. India can move to alternative markets, such as Europe and South-East Asia.
Meanwhile, India is also looking at the possibilities in trade with China. Green signal is also being received from China. Chinese Ambassador Shu Faihong talked about increasing imports from India and reducing trade deficit, which is like an opportunity for India. India refused to completely open agriculture and dairy markets for the US, as it is related to the interests of 70 crore farmers.
2- India is more important for America today
Trump understands that India cannot be angry. But do not want to bow down and India does not want to bow down to them and satisfy them. Today, India has become more important for America as more important strategic, economic and Bhurajnical partner than ever. Ignoring India’s role can be harmful to America’s interests.
India is a major pillar of Quad (America, India, Japan, Australia), which has been playing an important role in balanced China’s growing influence. India’s Navy and Bhurajnic Status strengthens the US strategy in the Indian region. Foreign Minister Jaishankar underlined this in a recent quad meeting.
American companies, such as Apple and Tesla, are increasing investment in India. Despite Trump’s 25% tariff proposal, India’s market provides opportunities for American investors. The cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductor and defense technology under India-America ICET initiative is increasing. India’s technical capacity and human resources are indispensable to the US, especially in the global supply chain.
3-America First and Make in America not possible without India
Donald Trump’s US First and Make in America policies cannot be completely successful without India. America knows that it is not going to perform a lot of days with China. Like Russia, China is also going to get away from America. Therefore, India’s strategic, economic and technical strength becomes indispensable for America.
India is the third largest consumer market and manufacturing center in the world. American companies such as Apple, Tesla and Boeing are increasing production and investment in India. Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs will make products made expensive in India, which will increase the burden on American consumers. With the increase in the cost of Make in America, American products will not be able to compete with China in the world.
One fear of America is that India may move to alternative markets like Europe, China and South-East Asia, which may reduce America’s impact in global trade.
4- American experts also do not want tension related to tariffs with India
US Finance Minister Janet Yellen has long ago said that business tension with India, especially increase in tariffs, can damage global supply chain and economic stability. We should adopt a collaborative approach. Yellen criticized the proposed recipes on behalf of Trump. He clearly said that India’s fast growing economy is an opportunity for American companies, not rivalry.
American trade representative Catherine Tai said in March that business talks with India should be balanced and mutual beneficial. Companies and consumers of both countries will be affected by high tariffs. Tai advocated strengthening business agreements rather than imposing additional tariffs on India, especially in technology and agricultural sectors.
US national security expert Lisa Curtis said in June that imposing high tariffs on India would weaken America’s Hind-Pacific strategy. We should give priority to strategic and business partnership with India. Curtis had argued that business tension with India could give China an opportunity to increase regional influence.
The American Chamber of Commerce also believes that high tariffs will bring problems for American companies. American companies investing in India, such as Apple, will be affected by tariff growth. This will increase the cost for American consumers. It is obvious that this is the real reason for Trump’s concern. He is caught in his own trap.
5. Trump’s contradictory strategy, Trump does not want to lose India
Trump’s rhetoric shows a clear contradiction. On the one hand, he calls India a great friend and great country, on the other hand threatens tariffs and fine. Not only this, he has been saying for many months that India is a tariff king, so business balance is necessary. Despite this, they are unable to impose tariffs. Therefore, they keep making statements to reduce tariffs repeatedly.
It is clear that he can be a part of his strategy, where he is trying to intimidate India and bring it under pressure. On one side, Trump says that he wants a better business deal with India, on the other hand, he tries to degrade India by referring to Pakistan. He claims that he can do oil deals with Pakistan. This statement shows Trump’s frustration.
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