Trump Teases Major India Trade Deal – But Who Gains? 🇺🇸🇮🇳
- MediaFx
- 6 hours ago
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TL;DR:US ex‑President Donald Trump has hinted at a “very big” trade deal with India, though formal talks are still dragging. India’s trade team is already in Washington, racing against the August 1 deadline to avoid steep new tariffs. Key issues? Autos and agriculture, with India defending its dairy farmers. Both sides want to pump up trade to $500 billion by 2030—but whether it helps common people or just big companies is the real question.
🔍 The Full Story
Hey fam! 🗣️ Here’s the latest spicy scoop on the India–US trade drama:
Trump’s big tease: At a recent event, Trump dropped major hints that India is next up for a “very big” trade deal—just like the one he did with Indonesia where the US pays zero tariffs and Indonesia pays 19%. He’s feeling super confident, but no official deal paper is out yet. 🧐
No tariff rulebook yet: Even with all the hype, nothing has been signed. But India has already sent top officials to DC this past week to push talks forward. Why the rush? Because from August 1, new US tariffs up to 26–28% can hit Indian goods if there’s no pact. ⚡
Agriculture & autos are the hot spots: The talks are focusing mainly on cars, farming products, and especially dairy. India’s holding a strong line on dairy—our cows aren’t fed animal stuff, and we’ve got strict rules to protect desi farmers. No compromise there! 🐄💪
Big stakes, bigger targets: Right now, India–US trade is about $150–200 billion every year. Both countries have a giant goal—pushing that to $500 billion by 2030. It means more exports of Indian chemicals, pharma, and Ayurveda goodies. But it also means the US wants to sell us more farm and factory stuff. 🤝📈
Tariff threats & BRICS tensions: Trump is also talking about massive tariffs on BRICS nations (India, China, Brazil, etc.) over things like oil pipelines. But the good news—India didn’t get one of those scary letters yet. Many feel that’s a hopeful sign that a friendly deal could come. 🌏✨
🧠 Why This Matters for You
Farmers need protection: India is standing firm to save local dairy jobs and keep our milk pure. That’s a big win for small farmers! 🥛✊
Autos and industry: If there’s a fair deal, cars and spare parts might get cheaper, and Indian industries can export more. But if it’s rushed, desi workers could get hit. 🚗⚠️
Backup plans ready: Even if talks flop, India has deals cooking with ASEAN, the EU, and the UK. We don’t have to put all eggs in the US basket! 🧺🔥
🗣️ MediaFx Opinion
From a people’s perspective—this isn’t about fancy billion-dollar numbers. It’s about whether workers, farmers, and youth actually benefit. India must never sign deals that only help big corporates and weaken local jobs. If we can get fair trade with respect for our dairy rules and industry protections, cool! But no deadline drama should push us into unfair compromises. Let’s keep the talks transparent and people-focused. ❤️💯
💬 Get Involved!
Fam, what do you think? Drop your comments:
Should India agree to US demands on agriculture?
Who do you think will gain the most—big business or the common folk?Let’s debate this! 🗣️🔥
