President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade negotiation style is making it hard for even friendly nations to reach agreements, as shown in the ongoing talks with India. The White House’s tough demands and linking of trade to regional politics are creating challenges for foreign governments to accept deals that could be politically damaging at home.
According to Politico, India and the United States have been in trade negotiations since February, when Trump began his plan to change global trade. While some progress has been made on agricultural issues, energy purchases, and non-tariff barriers, finalizing a deal has proven difficult.
