India’s Strategic Autonomy: Navigating a Multipolar World Order Just 12% of India’s oil imports come from Russia, yet the debate surrounding those purchases has ignited a global discussion about New Delhi’s foreign policy direction. Recent assertions from US lawmakers, suggesting a tacit commitment from India to curtail Russian oil imports, were swiftly countered by External … Read more
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of a trade deal between India and the US, alleging it will negatively impact Indian cotton farmers and textile exporters. Gandhi claims the agreement, which provides tariff benefits to Bangladesh contingent on importing American cotton, disadvantages India’s textile industry. Gandhi’s Claims Regarding US-Bangladesh Trade Deal Gandhi shared … Read more
<p>A staggering $300 billion in bilateral trade annually isn’t the headline here. The recent agreement between the US and India, while seemingly focused on market access and tariff reductions, represents a far more significant shift: a deliberate attempt to build resilient, diversified supply chains independent of geopolitical vulnerabilities. This isn’t simply a trade deal; it’s … Read more
India-US Trade Framework Agreement: A Step Towards Stronger Economic Ties February 29, 2024 Washington D.C. – A significant development in international trade unfolded today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the finalization of a framework for an interim trade agreement between India and the United States. The agreement, hailed as “great news for India and … Read more
The $30 Trillion Opportunity: How the India-U.S. Trade Deal Reshapes Global Supply Chains A staggering $30 trillion market is now potentially within reach for Indian exporters, following the recent interim trade agreement with the United States. But this isn’t simply about tariff reductions; it’s a strategic realignment with the potential to fundamentally alter global supply … Read more
Just 1.3% separated the US and India in total trade volume in 2016 – a seemingly small number that masked a looming trade war. But beneath the surface, a quiet calculation was unfolding in New Delhi: a willingness to withstand short-term economic pressure for long-term strategic gain. This wasn’t simply about tariffs; it was about … Read more
<p>A staggering $191.6 billion in bilateral trade – that’s the current economic foundation underpinning the relationship between the United States and India. But the arrival of new US Ambassador Sergio Gor isn’t simply about bolstering those numbers. It’s a strategic inflection point, occurring amidst ongoing tariff disputes and a global realignment of power. **India-US relations** … Read more