A researcher at the Shanghai Institute of International Studies argues that India has aligned itself with the US since the trade war began, seeking favourable terms to attract relocating industries.
In Jaipur, Vance rejected claims Trump sought to start a global trade war, characterising the tariffs announced earlier this month as an effort to 'rebalance' global trade.
A formal meeting between the US VP and the PM is scheduled for 6.30 pm Monday. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha Vance & their children, this marks Vance’s first trip to India.
Waltz was earlier expected to travel to India later this month. However, he may now travel in early May, or potentially even later. He has faced a turbulent few weeks.
A Baidu commentary suggested that JD Vance’s remark laid bare the systemic arrogance of the American political elite, revealing how developing countries are often reduced to caricatures.
In India, the Hindi versus Tamil language battle is intensifying, with the BBC reporting on tensions over the National Education Policy and its contentious implementation.
Overhauling federal agencies, streamlining govt operations, strengthening national security & taking a hardline stance on immigration some of key priorities for US President’s 2nd term.
In his 30-minutes speech at the Capitol Rotunda, the 47th US president said his election was a mandate to reverse a ‘horrible betrayal’, and that America’s ‘decline’ was now over.
It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
China’s GDP size is five times ours. For the manufacturing sector, the asymmetry widens further to 10x. So it is not realistic to talk in terms of India replacing China as the world’s factory. What is feasible instead is to analyse the factors and constraints that have kept Make in India not the success it was expected to be. With effects on job creation and exports. And to then diligently work on reducing those limitations, in collaboration with India Inc. With the Trump administration focused on Making America Great Again, this is something we have to do on our own.
China’s GDP size is five times ours. For the manufacturing sector, the asymmetry widens further to 10x. So it is not realistic to talk in terms of India replacing China as the world’s factory. What is feasible instead is to analyse the factors and constraints that have kept Make in India not the success it was expected to be. With effects on job creation and exports. And to then diligently work on reducing those limitations, in collaboration with India Inc. With the Trump administration focused on Making America Great Again, this is something we have to do on our own.