Lutnick questioned why a country of 1.4 billion people proudly boasts of its size but refuses to purchase even a bushel of American corn. He expressed surprise that India exports a wide range of products to the United States yet restricts American agricultural imports.

He argued that India continues to impose tariffs on almost everything while simultaneously benefitting from access to U.S. markets. Stressing former President Donald Trump’s stance, he said that America only seeks fair and reciprocal trade. Lutnick added that the U.S. will respond to India in the same way India treats it.

Highlighting that Washington has already imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, Lutnick said this was part of efforts to correct long-standing imbalances in bilateral trade. His remarks underline the rising friction in Indo-U.S. trade ties, especially in agriculture and manufacturing.

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In recent months, Trump has already imposed significant tariff hikes, including 50% on Indian goods and 30% on Chinese imports. Analysts believe his push for higher trade barriers reflects both economic protectionism and geopolitical maneuvering.

While Trump continues to court India as a strategic partner, his tariff policies highlight the tension between economic competition and diplomatic cooperation in global politics. This stance is likely to trigger strong reactions from both India and China.

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