US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau says India trade deal will prioritize American interests, citing lessons from China
The Facts
- US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made the remarks while speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.
- Landau said the United States will not repeat what he described as the mistakes it made with China about 20 years ago when negotiating or structuring economic engagement.
- Landau said any US-India trade agreement being negotiated will prioritize American interests and be fair to Americans.
- Landau said the US is excited about a potential trade deal with India that the two governments are working on.
- Landau said the US-India trade deal is close to completion, describing it as near the “finish line.”
- Landau said the US-India partnership should be based on reciprocity, mutual respect, and shared interests.
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What did Landau say about how the US will approach a trade deal with India?
He said the Trump administration will pursue a trade agreement that prioritizes US national interests and is “fair” to Americans, and he explicitly warned that the US will not repeat what he called the mistakes it made with China about 20 years ago. Hindustan Times,mint
How close is the US-India trade deal, according to Landau?
Landau said negotiations are close to the “finish line,” indicating the agreement is nearing completion. Economic Times,cnbctv18.com
Where did Landau place these trade comments within broader US foreign policy?
At the Raisina Dialogue, Landau described US foreign policy as aimed at advancing US national interests and said the US is not a “charity organisation,” framing economic and commercial diplomacy as part of that approach. Hindu,Business Standard
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