Trumponomics

How Donald Trump Became India’s New Best Friend

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Apr 30, 2025
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INSIGHT

India's US Trade Deal Progress

  • India is close to securing a trade deal with the US by fall 2023, boosting confidence in new markets.
  • Modi's government has reduced tariffs on key US imports, signaling good faith and strategic negotiation.
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India's Preemptive Tariff Cuts

  • India initiated a major tariff policy overhaul before the US-China trade war escalated.
  • This first significant tariff reduction in decades helped India gain a first-mover advantage.
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Win-Win US-India Trade Dynamics

  • India and the US see their trade deal as a win-win, with India aiming to boost manufacturing share.
  • Trump's interest in India counters China's dominance, highlighting geopolitical trade dynamics.
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