Daybreak ‘Boys will be boys’ — Trump, tariffs and the dismantling of global trade
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Apr 11, 2025 Dive into the tangled web of global trade as Donald Trump's tariff policies unfold. Explore India's struggle to navigate these restrictions and its surprising concessions to the U.S. Unpack the quirks of Trump's inner circle, where advice comes from unlikely sources. Witness the stark contrast between Indian and Chinese startups amidst rising import tariffs. Finally, discover how these shifting dynamics are reshaping India's economic future and global brand.
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Trump's Bizarre Advisor Choice
- Trump hired Peter Navarro, author of "Death by China," as a trade advisor.
- Navarro's book uses a fictional economist character, "Ron Vara," an anagram of his own name.
Musk vs. Navarro
- Elon Musk criticized Peter Navarro after Navarro implied Tesla wasn't a true car manufacturer.
- White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt dismissed the feud with "boys will be boys."
India's Lack of Leverage
- India lacks globally recognized consumer brands, limiting its leverage in trade negotiations.
- Piyush Goyal criticized Indian startups for focusing on food delivery instead of deep tech.
