Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary, urged India to balance trade policies with the US, open its markets, and enhance cooperation. This will strengthen India-US bilateral trade.
World News: Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary, has advised India to take appropriate steps in its trade policies with the United States. He stated that India needs to open its markets and eliminate policies that are harming American interests.
Lutnick told News Nation in an interview that the US has disagreements with several countries, including Switzerland and Brazil. He added that India is also one of these nations that must adopt the right approach towards the US.
India Needs to Open its Markets
The Commerce Secretary clarified that for improving trade relations, India must open its markets. He stated, 'India should open its markets and not adopt policies that could harm the United States. India must cooperate so that Indian products can reach American consumers.'
Lutnick also mentioned that trade issues can be resolved over time, but this requires cooperation between India and the US. He indicated that the US is striving to resolve trade disagreements with countries that are disrupting the American market.
Resolution of Trade Issues Over Time
Howard Lutnick stated that if India wishes to sell its products to American customers, it must cooperate with the United States. He said, 'Trade issues will be resolved over time, but this requires patience and cooperation. Cases involving large countries like India will be addressed over time.'
He also added that the US economy will strengthen in 2026, and countries that improve their trade policies can take advantage of this.
India-US Trade Talks
This statement comes at a time when a high-level Indian team, led by Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, has visited the United States. The Ministry of Commerce announced on September 26 that successful discussions were held during this visit to strengthen trade and investment relations between India and the US.
India has clarified its perspective on trade issues with the US, and it is hoped that trade agreements between the two countries will soon be finalized.
