But India would have issues if the US actively undermines India's position on core issues like Kashmir. Looks like Mr. Orange was unhappy that his tariffs on India, did not get him what he wants. The US had specifically stated that India should buy more US energy and arms to bridge the deficit. India is buying more US oil, but on the arms front there is not much movement. Trump expects us do a government to government deal for F-21 or F/A - 18 to calm him down
Trump may have not got what he wanted from India.
India is like that, trade deals with other first world countries in Europe may work the way Trump wanted. But in India's case we impose taxes irrespective of the country with which we are trading. At the same time we also give privileges to the same countries to set up manufacturing units get the profits.
This is not the right time to ask any favours from India. we are growing and have set ambitious targets for ourselves. If terror hurts, so be it .... this is not the first time India has faced this scenario and bounced back.
MNC's from US destroy the local eco systems and there by will get a major chunk for profits from India. For a nation which is lifting millions of people from poverty every year .... this is not affordable.
Even if it hurts, there is no point in granting access to Harley davidson, walmart, Amazon etc....etc....,
Harley davidson can come here and setup a manufacturing plant here.
First build our economy and brands, make them competitive then open up the market.
If few thugs in the neighborhood want to hurt us, they will get the response.
India has the potential to be in top two, trust the govt. we are doing well.