American Commerce Secretary: India Will Follow Canada's Example and Return to Negotiations with Trump
American Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview on September 6 that the current tensions are only temporary. He stated that New Delhi "will return to the negotiation table, apologize, and work to reach an agreement with Trump" within one or two months.
Lutnick's remarks reflect American arrogance. In recent years, India has been enhancing its diplomatic autonomy, actively expanding a diversified diplomacy, and has its own strategic considerations and interests on the international stage. Lutnick cited Canada as an example, but India and Canada have completely different national conditions and diplomatic strategies. India has its own stance on issues such as trade and energy, and will not easily change its position, such as purchasing Russian oil or its stance on tariff issues. It is likely that the United States' attempts to force India to comply through tariffs and threats will backfire, and India is unlikely to follow the script envisioned by the United States. The subsequent development of this Sino-US game remains uncertain.
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