When the leader sitting on the pinnacle of a global strength also makes the ‘business’ to the ‘bargain’ and ‘pressure policy’, it not only shocks the global economy, but also challenges the basic principles of international relations. Former US President Donald Trump has made one such economic shock by putting 25 percent tariff on India. The goal of this tariff is obvious, disrupting the competition of Indian products and re -establishing American domination. The goal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming the third economy in the world and how much of the immediate and long -term effects of the US in India’s emerging economy, and the immediate and long -term effect of tariff will show in the future. But in this context, the firmness of the Government of India is commendable. America has been our largest trading partner, both bilateral trade reached $ 190 billion in 2024. Trump and Modi had targeted this figure to be more than doubled to $ 500 billion, but that target has been questioned. In such a situation, Indian companies should be very careful to find and increase new markets for themselves.
India’s economy is now in the world’s fastest growing economies. Campaigns like Make in India, Startup India, Digital India have made India a new center of production and innovation. India’s textile, steel, auto parts and IT service sectors are constantly strengthening their hold in the global market. In such a situation, imposing tariffs by the US is a sign of fear arising out of India’s growing global competition. But this decision is not only commercial, but also strategic. The Trump administration has always been looking at the issue of business balance with national pride. America has been the main weapon of the policy of First, pushing others back and bringing America forward. This unilateral thinking weakens the values of business and the spirit of partnership. The major reason for not reaching any conclusion between the two countries by the time limit of August 1 on the trade agreement is not ready to compromise on the terms of America. It should not be ready even further. It does not mean that India should make a trade agreement with America, which is only in its interest. Such agreements can be reached only when the interests of both sides are available. India should be adamant to protect its interests and should not hesitate to clarify that it is not going to bend before the inappropriate pressure of the US President. India is also not needed to fear Trump’s arbitrary decisions because they are known for retreating from their decisions and turning them back. Due to his attitude, he is also getting upset internationally. If they understand this, then it is good that today’s India is not the first India and America’s influence was not the same.
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Donald Trump’s policy has often been based on ‘pressure and bending’. Trump’s trade policy with China, Europe, Mexico has also been conflicting. But India has historically believed in the balance of balance. India took initiative towards agreement through talks several times, but Trump’s aggressive policy and the personal style of ‘dealmaking’ did not allow any balance to form. 25 percent of tariffs imposed on India are not only financially unfair, but it is also a violation of emerging nations to become self -sufficient. This is a new form of neo-colonialism, where the powerful nations with economic weapons want to control developing countries. The President’s announcement to increase tariffs and fines on India is part of his pressure politics. The poll of this politics has been exposed. It would be good to consider it as the opposition party of the country. So, understand further that during the discussion on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, Prime Minister Modi clearly stated that no leader of the world leader is any role in the postponement of military action. It is clear that Trump’s claim to prevent military action between India and Pakistan is fake. In fact, for this reason, they are repeating this little claim again and again.
Today’s India is not only a huge market, but also an innovative power. The world’s largest youth population, rapidly growing digital economy, and diversity -rich production capacity is leading India to become global economic power. India is now moving from the policy of “dependence” and moving towards “self -reliance”. The effect of Trump’s tariff will be limited and temporary, but India’s economic development journey is long -term and firm. This challenge for India is the time to convert into opportunity, looking for new markets, further empowering domestic production, and molding global partnerships in a new way. Trump’s Dadagiri cannot bow to India. Rather it can inspire India to become stronger and self -sufficient. This is the time when India needs to give further edge to its production, innovation, export and diplomacy. We have to understand that power should be answered not by power, but from vision and policy. Trump’s tariff is a challenge, but India’s soul has a history of winning from conflict. We have converted every crisis into opportunity, and this time we will do the same, not only for our economy, but also for global economic balance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic thinking has originally based on the principles of ‘self -sufficient India’, ‘faith with development’, and ‘equal partnership’. He presents India as a rich rights nation on the global stage, not as a system on the grace of a big nation. When leaders like Donald Trump attack 25 percent tariffs on India, Narendra Modi’s thinking is not opposed, based on options. They consider such pressures to be an opportunity for thinking in a new direction and domestic production and global diversification. In response to the tariff war, Modi’s response seems to be positive, they can force the tariffs affected by the tariffs such as steel, auto parts, textiles through government subsidy, tax concession and technical support. In addition to the US, India can balance the crisis arising out of this tariff by further strengthening its hold in new markets like Europe, South-East Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Trump considers India as his friend. But what kind of friendship is this, in which Trump has no concern about the poor, farmers, laborers of India. But Modi’s foreign policy also has ‘friendship with America’, but ‘not at the cost of self -respect’. They use dialogue and perseverance both. With the politics of pressure, neither India will bow nor stop. Whether Trump’s tariff or any other global challenge, Modi’s India seeks opportunities in every crisis. Modi’s economic vision and policies are not interesting to any outside nation, but in line with the needs, possibilities and self -respect of India. When global superpowers start intimidating with tariff weapons, understand that India’s competition has made them uncomfortable. Modi considers this to recognize it, not a challenge. Modi says-‘Make Lokl Global’, and this is their answer to every tariff, every pressure, every challenge. Modi’s economy connects entrepreneurship with nation building. Their economic thinking is not only ‘development’, but self -based inclusive economic freedom. He takes the challenge of Trump’s tariff in the same way that he had taken the covid or global recession-with the help, foresight and self-sufficiency.
– Fine Garg
Writer, journalist, columnist