Shashi Tharoor stated that if the US adopts an unfair stance in trade agreements, India will increase cooperation with other countries. India has a b domestic market and is working on a self-reliant strategy.
US-India Trade: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reacted bly to the ongoing trade talks between India and the United States. He clearly stated that if the US adopts an unfair stance regarding its terms, India has the option to trade with other countries. Tharoor believes that India is no longer entirely dependent on the US and does not need to come under any pressure.
‘India is not China’, Tharoor Explains the Country's Economic Strength
Regarding India's economic structure, Tharoor said that India, unlike China, is not a completely export-based economy. We have a b domestic market that is capable of facing any global economic pressure. He also said that India's strength lies in its diversity and self-reliance, which gives the country strength in any trade negotiations.
America is Not the Only Option: Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor also clarified that the US is not the only country with which India is conducting trade negotiations. He stated that India's talks with the European Union and the UK are progressing in a positive direction. An agreement has already been reached with the UK, and discussions are ongoing with other countries as well.
Better to Back Down Than a Bad Deal
Tharoor urged the Indian government to give its negotiators complete freedom so that they can strike the best deal in the interest of the country. He said that if a deal is not in India's favor, the government should not hesitate to back down. This decision should be made under self-respect and strategic wisdom.
Karti Chidambaram Called Trump an 'Unconventional Leader'
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram also expressed his views on this issue. He said that Donald Trump is not a traditional politician, so normal diplomatic protocols do not work with him. Chidambaram believes that there is no need to panic in the early stages of negotiations with the US. He expressed hope that the Indian government will maintain restraint and compromise with balance.
