Archive · 2 Aug 2025
US Should Adopt UK's Trade Approach with India, Report Says
A report says the US should learn from the UK's trade deal with India.
The UK and India made a deal that helps both countries.
The US, however, has trouble with India because they disagree on things like taxes and how business should be done.
The report suggests the US needs to understand India's needs better, instead of only thinking about what the US wants.
The UK's deal included lower taxes and easier ways for people to work between the countries.
Report suggests the US should adopt an empathetic approach in trade negotiations with India.
The India-UK FTA is highlighted as a model for successful trade agreements.
India-US trade talks face structural disagreements and perception gaps.
The US often views India's growth as a zero-sum game.
The UK's approach, focusing on mutual respect, led to a comprehensive agreement.
- Who
- Report by Middle East Media and Research Institute (MEMRI).
- What
- Comparison of India-UK FTA and India-US trade negotiations.
- When
- Report released on Friday.
- Where
- Focus on India, the UK, and the US.
- Why
- To highlight lessons for the US in its trade dealings with India.
US Approach to Trade
UK's Perspective
Trade Negotiation Strategy
US Approach to Trade
Focus on reciprocal concessions and transactional lens.
UK's Perspective
Embrace mutual understanding and strategic alignment.
- Agreement Highlighted
- India-UK FTA
- Report Source
- Middle East Media and Research Institute (MEMRI)
- Key Disagreement (India-US)
- Agricultural subsidies, digital trade, WTO treatment
- UK Strategy
- Advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies
- India's Economic Goal
- $5 trillion economy by 2027
