Group 1 - The core issue in the US-India trade negotiations is the unreasonable demands from the US, which include imposing tariffs on Indian automotive parts, steel, textiles, and requiring India to open its market to US products with zero tariffs [3] - India's manufacturing sector, which heavily relies on labor-intensive exports like textiles and footwear, is already struggling, with its contribution to GDP falling to 14.7%, the lowest since 1968 [3] - Agriculture and dairy products are critical sectors for India, accounting for 16% of GDP, and the Indian government has made it clear that zero tariffs on these products is a non-negotiable point in the trade talks [3][5] Group 2 - In response to US pressure, India has announced retaliatory tariffs and has filed a complaint with the WTO, positioning its actions as a compliant countermeasure [5] - Indian Prime Minister Modi is actively seeking support from BRICS nations, emphasizing the importance of this group in counterbalancing US unilateralism and advocating for a multipolar world order [5][6] - The effectiveness of BRICS in providing sufficient support to India remains uncertain, but India's willingness to stand firm against the US and seek allies marks a significant shift from previous conciliatory approaches [6]
美印谈崩了,印度划下两条“红线”,莫迪前往金砖峰会寻求支持
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-07 02:28