Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Sanjeev Sanyal on US-China Trade: India's Focus is its Own Strength
Imagine the US and China are trying to make a deal, but it might not last very long.
Sanjeev Sanyal thinks India shouldn't just tag along with China, but focus on becoming strong on its own.
The US and China made a deal where China will let the US buy some special materials and the US will let Chinese students study here.
But this deal might not be very stable.
India is also working on its own trade deal with the US.
Sanjeev Sanyal says US-China trade deal is unlikely to be durable.
Sanyal believes India should focus on its own strengths, not just a China+1 strategy.
The US and China announced a trade deal including China lifting export restrictions.
US Commerce Secretary noted the deal is a fragile agreement.
India is working on an early trade deal with the US, aiming for completion by fall 2025.
- Who
- Sanjeev Sanyal, a Member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, and various US and Indian officials.
- What
- Sanjeev Sanyal comments on the US-China trade deal and India's trade strategy.
- When
- The news comes days after the US President announced a trade deal with China.
- Where
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- Why
- To discuss the potential instability of the US-China trade deal and India's approach to trade.
China's view of the Deal
The United States' view of the Deal
Trade deal stability
China's view of the Deal
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The United States' view of the Deal
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- Key Figure
- Sanjeev Sanyal
- US-China Deal
- China lifts export restrictions on rare earth minerals; US allows access for Chinese students.
- India's Goal
- To finalize an early trade deal with the US by fall 2025.
- Bilateral Trade Target
- Double trade to $500 billion by 2050.
- Current Paused Tariffs End
- July 9