US dominates perception battle with India as they negotiate a trade deal: GTRI’s Ajay Srivastava
According to Ajay Srivastava, the US has successfully framed India’s trade practices as the cause of the US trade deficit, pressuring India to increase purchases of American goods and ease regulations for US companies. Srivastava argues this perception is misleading, as the overall economic balance favors the US when considering arms sales, profits, and educational expenses.