Trump’s India Tariffs: A Temporary Setback, CSIS Expert Predicts
Gaurav Sansanwal, a Fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has offered a measured perspective on US President Donald Trump’s recent 25 per cent tariff imposition and additional penalties against India.
Sansanwal, who holds the Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at CSIS, believes this should be viewed primarily as a tactical manoeuvre within ongoing trade negotiations.
He downplayed the notion of a fundamental shift in US-India trade relations, suggesting the tariffs are a temporary negotiating tool rather than a permanent policy change.
This assessment carries significant weight, given Sansanwal’s expertise and the CSIS’s reputation for insightful geopolitical analysis.
The implications of this view are far-reaching. If the tariffs are indeed temporary, Indian businesses can strategize accordingly, mitigating potential long-term damage. However, continued vigilance and proactive engagement with the US administration remain crucial. The situation demands close monitoring as trade talks progress.
