*US President says negotiations will remain on hold until issues areresolved*
In a firm statement on the ongoing trade tensions between Washington andNew Delhi, US President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility ofinitiating new trade talks with India in the near future. The announcementcomes shortly after the United States imposed a 50% tariff on certainIndian goods, escalating an already tense trade environment.
Responding to a question on whether the recently announced tariffs mightlead to renewed trade negotiations, President Trump was unequivocal in hisreply. “No, not until we get it resolved,” he said, making it clear thatdiscussions would remain off the table until the current dispute is settled.
The United States and India have been engaged in a series of tradedisagreements over the past several years, with Washington oftencriticizing New Delhi’s high tariffs and trade barriers. India, in turn,has defended its policies as necessary to protect domestic industries whilealso accusing the US of adopting protectionist measures that harmdeveloping economies.
The latest 50% tariff move by Washington targets a range of Indian exports,which could have a significant impact on sectors such as textiles,engineering goods, and agriculture. Trade analysts say the absence ofdialogue could prolong the economic uncertainty and potentially disruptsupply chains between the two nations.
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Despite the friction, both countries remain important trading partners,with bilateral trade valued at over $190 billion in recent years. However,Trump’s latest remarks signal that a resolution will require significantconcessions or a breakthrough in resolving the core disputes before talkscan resume.
Observers believe that without negotiations, the tariff standoff coulddeepen, affecting not just trade flows but also the broader strategic anddiplomatic ties between the US and India. For now, the two nations appearto be locked in a waiting game, with no immediate sign of compromise fromeither side.