India’s Diplomatic Game Plan Against U.S. Trade Pressures

At the India@100 event by Business Today, Consulting Anchor Aabha Bakaya speaks with Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank and Member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, on India’s measured response to the recent US tariff hikes under President Donald Trump. Mishra shares insights on potential strategies, behind-the-scenes diplomacy, and the importance of patience in dealing with unpredictable policy shifts. He draws historical parallels with Franklin Roosevelt’s early economic experiments, emphasising that current US trade policies may shift within months. The conversation explores how India can safeguard its interests while navigating a volatile global trade environment.