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A senior U.S. official stated Thursday that resolving trade differences with India will take time due to longstanding market barriers and broader geopolitical disputes. The comments follow President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective Friday, which could derail months of trade negotiations between the two nations.
The tariff, harsher than measures imposed on other major trading partners, comes as Washington seeks to pressure New Delhi on multiple fronts. U.S. officials have expressed concerns over India’s close ties with Russia, particularly its oil purchases and membership in the BRICS bloc, which Trump has criticized as hostile to American interests.
Despite ongoing talks, the official emphasized the complexity of U.S.-India relations, noting that challenges such as India’s historically closed market and its balancing act between major powers cannot be resolved overnight.
India, which has resisted Western pressure to distance itself from Moscow since the Ukraine war began in 2022, maintains that its foreign policy prioritizes strategic autonomy and economic needs. The latest trade tensions also add strain to a relationship already tested by Trump’s previous claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire, which New Delhi insists must be resolved bilaterally without outside involvement.
While Trump has secured a trade deal with Pakistan, India remains a key strategic counterweight to China for Washington. However, the new tariffs risk undermining this partnership at a time when the U.S. is seeking stronger alliances in Asia.
The outcome of ongoing negotiations will be closely watched, as both nations weigh economic interests against geopolitical realities in shaping future trade relations.
