Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday (October 6) that the world is going through a period of major changes and rising competition at this time. He warned that ‘everything used as a weapon’ is increasing ‘and at such a time India will have to move forward by strengthening its strategy. Emphasizing the ‘Nebarhood First’ policy, he said that India will have to become a ‘go-to option’ in this entire subcontinent in case of any crisis.

Increasing instability and competition in the world
Jaishankar said that today the spirit against globalization is increasing in many societies of the world. Older equations of business are changing due to the instability of tariffs. He indirectly made this statement indicating US President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy. The US has recently imposed many big tariffs on India, which has increased trade tension between the two countries.

India will have to become a reliable option in crisis
Jaishankar said, India will have to become the most trusted option in this subcontinent in the event of any crisis. He said that India would have to be a part of a large strategic block to maintain global balance. He described the current time as a period of making weapons.

Instability in neighboring countries, challenge before India
He said that India’s neighborhood is in a very critical state at this time. Relationships with Pakistan are constantly tense, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal have also seen political instability and protests in recent months. Jaishankar said that in such an environment, India will have to move forward keeping its policies strong.

Agreement with America, but no compromise on ‘red line’
Jaishankar bluntly said that India will make any business agreement with the US only when its ‘Red Lines’ ie Agriculture and Dairy sector is not allowed without any restriction of foreign goods. He said that the strategic loss that India had suffered from partition will now have to be filled.

India’s strategy for 2047
Speaking at the Aravali Summit organized on the subject of ‘India and the World Order: Preparaing for 2047’ at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jaishankar said that India’s growth strength is demand, population and data. He said that we have to prepare our ideas, vocabulary and native for the 2047 journey so that India can play a leading role in the global system.

External Affairs Minister S.K. Jaishankar has made a big statement on Sunday (October 5, 2025). Jaishankar said that the Laxman lines of New Delhi should be respected in any trade agreement between the two countries. He also said that efforts are being made to find a shared basis in this regard.

Jaishankar admitted in a dialogue session of a program in New Delhi that there are some issues between India and the US and many of them are associated with not finalizing the proposed trade agreement.

We have not been able to reach any agreement for our business talks- Jaishankar

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that it is necessary to make an understanding about trade between India and America, because America is the largest market in the world. However, he also clarified that the Laxman lines of India should also be respected. He said, ‘Today we have some issues with America. One of the major reasons for this is that we have not been able to reach any agreement for our business talks till now and due to not reaching there, some charges have been imposed on India.

Inappropriate levy on buying fuel from Russia- Jaishankar

Jaishankar Kautilya was speaking in a discussion on the form of foreign policy in the Economic Enclave. During this, he said, ‘Apart from this, there is a double fee, about which we have publicly said that we consider it very inappropriate. This fee targets us for buying fuel from Russia, while many other countries are also doing this. They also include those countries which have a more conflict relationship with Russia than at the present.

Us It is necessary to make business understanding with- Jaishankar

The relations between New Delhi and Washington have been under severe stress since the US President Trump doubled the fee on Indian goods to 50 percent. It also includes 25 percent additional fee on the purchase of Russian crude oil from India. India termed this action of America as unfair, unwanted and irrational.

Jaishankar said, “Whatever it is in the end, it is necessary to create a business understanding with America, because it is the largest market in the world and also because most of the countries of the world have made such an understanding with America.” He said, ‘But it should be an understanding in which our basic boundaries, our Lakshman lines can be respected. In any agreement, there are some things on which you can interact and there are some on which you cannot talk.

India’s approach is absolutely clear- Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that India’s approach is absolutely clear. He said, ‘I think we are absolutely clear about this. We have to find that land and talks have been going on since March.

India and the United States have resumed talks on the recently proposed trade agreement after a few weeks of gap. The Foreign Minister also said that the stress in relations is not affecting every aspect of the conversation. He said, ‘There are problems, issues, no one can deny it. Those issues require negotiations, discussions and solutions and this is what we are trying to do.

He further said, ‘I will really refrain from finding anything implications about it more than issues. I think I also want to say that a large part of the relationship is either running as before or in some cases is going on more than before.

It also read: ‘Russia is damaging Ukraine’s infrastructure’, Jailonski accused Putin

The Chemistry of PM Modi-Putin and Xi Jinping at the SCO Summit held in China has disturbed Trump. Soon after the SCO, Trump issued a statement defending his tariff move. He said that India has imposed the most tariffs on American goods in the world, while American markets are open for Indian products. Giving the example of Harley Davidson, he said that up to 200% tariffs were imposed on the motorcycle, due to which the company could not sell motorcycles in India. As a result, the company had to set up a plant in India so that the tariff could be avoided.

Xi Jinping, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, attended the SCO summit. This was the first time after the tariff was imposed by America, when the leaders of three big countries of the world appeared under one roof. After this, the manner in which Trump has targeted the tariff and targeted India is clearly visible. However, India has clearly stated that it is not going to come in front of America under any kind of pressure. During this time, trade talks between the two countries are also going on, in which no solution has been found so far.

The news is being updated …

India-Rus Trade Deal: There is a tussle between India and America about the trade deal at this time. US President Donald Trump has imposed 50 percent tariff on India. Meanwhile, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has given a big statement regarding the trade deal. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has clearly stated that India’s business talks are only on fairness and concrete basis, not under the pressure of any timeforce.

He made it clear that India will not finalize any deal in a hurry about the talks on the ongoing bilateral trade agreement (BTA). Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, ‘We never tie trade agreements within a deadline. Our goal is to make agreements good and beneficial for both countries. India is always ready for a deal based on equality and fairness.

‘Conversation with America is going on’

He informed that active talks are going on between India and America regarding bilateral trade agreement. Since March, five rounds of meetings have been held. However, the sixth round of talks on August 25 were postponed after the US government imposed a 50% fee on Indian products from August 27. The date of the next meeting has not been decided so far.

‘India is leading in the field of renewable energy’

He said at the 20th Global Sustainability Summit held on Tuesday (September 2) that India is leading the world in the field of renewable energy today. He informed that India is providing clean energy round the clock at the rate of only ₹ 4.60 to ₹ 5 per unit (about 5 cents), which is the cheapest in the world.

He further said, ‘Before 2014, electricity was very expensive and less in many parts of the country. At that time, people in some states had to buy electricity from Rs 12 to 13 per unit. But after the formation of the national grid, the situation changed and now in areas like South India, electricity is getting electricity at a cheaper rate almost before.

‘5 times expansion in solar energy’

He said that during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the renewable energy sector has made record progress. The initial target of solar energy was laid down 20 GW, which was increased to 100 GW and was also completed on time. He said that transparent auction and competition reduced solar energy rates from ₹ 7–8 per unit to ₹ 2 per unit.

Donald Trump has always been known for his aggressive strategies in American politics. This time he tried to play a big game by calling Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Alaska. His plan was to bring India under pressure from all around, whether it is a Pakistan card, pressure of trade agreement or raising the issue in international courts, but this attempt collapsed at the same time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategy overturned the situation completely.

There was a long -standing talk between India and the US on a bilateral trade agreement. Five round of talks were also completed. But the sixth round meeting, which was to be held in Delhi in late August, was suddenly postponed. The aim of America was to reduce its energy and defense purchases from Russia and accept American terms. But when the Modi government refused to bow down, the US tried to pressurize.

Asim Munir threatens India from America land

Trump called Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to his house. From there, poison has been raised against India, from the threat of nuclear attack to the Breaking of the Indus Water Treaty. Standing on America’s soil, Pakistan’s military leadership gave open threats to India. In American political circles, questions were raised on how Trump allowed this rhetoric to happen, but Trump’s silence was indicating that he is a part of the game and wanted to bow to India. Although India gave a sharp reply to it and Pakistan’s strategy was left to Dhari.

Decision in favor of PAK on Indus Water Treaty dispute

The permanent arbitration court ruled in favor of Pakistan regarding the Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan called it its victory. But India made it clear that it never recognized this court and it only considers the neutral expert mechanism. That is, despite trying to put international pressure, India remained on its stand.

Meeting Putin and Trump’s failure

Trump hoped that Putin would make a statement on India and there would be an atmosphere of cracking in Russia-India relations. But the opposite happened. Putin did not give any statement on India. Modi and Putin’s friendship and strategic partnership remained as strong as before. Trump’s entire strategy was destroyed as his aim was to separate India from Russia. That is, the game of Trump turned upside down on him.

Modi’s strategy balance and strength

The Modi government gave a clear message in this whole incident that India will not bow under any pressure. Energy and defense cooperation will continue with Russia. The threats of Pakistan will be answered in the same language. The deal with America will be on India’s terms. This strategy showed that India is now not just a big market but a global power balance player.

Also read: India threatened tariffs and America increased 20 percent business… Why is Trump so confused about Putin?

US President Donald Trump left for the US on 30 July 2025 from a 4 -day Scotland tour. Meanwhile, he spoke to reporters in Air Force One and answered questions related to tariffs. Speaking especially on questions related to India, he said that India has been a good friend, but he imposes more tariffs on America than in almost any other country. You cannot do this. When asked if it is possible to impose 20% -25% tariff on India? So Trump replied to me. However, he also said that no final decision has been taken so far.

The statement from US President Donald Trump came at a time when talks are going on between India and the US about the trade agreement before the August 1 deadline, but so far no concrete results have been achieved. The Trump administration wants to bring tariff rates to countries around the world under the “Reciprocal Tariffs” i.e. mutual tariff policy. On July 23, Trump also said that America will not keep the tariff less than 15% for any country. They allege that economies like India impose more charges on American products, while the American market is open to them. Under this policy, countries like India are considered to be the United Stating Partner of America, until they cut the tariff.

#Watch When asked if India is going to pay high tarifs, between 20-25%, US President Donald Trump Says, “Yeah, I Think So. India is my friend. is not finalized. India has been a good friend, but India has… pic.twitter.com/iyxparzqce

– ANI (@ani) July 29, 2025

Negotiations between India and America continue
The Government of India is trying to compromise before the deadline of August 1. The Indian delegation led by Rajesh Aggarwal has completed a 5 round of talks in Washington in July. This conversation lasted for four days, but there is no success. Agriculture, automobile, digital business were important in the issue of negotiations. According to PTI, those who participated in the conversation on behalf of the US informed that the next round of talks is likely to be after August, ie after the deadline is over.

What does Indo-US trade stress mean?
The relations between India and the US are strategically strong, but there has been a long tension on the trade front.
The potential impact of Trump’s warning may have in many areas, which is as follows-

• Pressure on Indian exporters will increase (especially steel, aluminum, textile fields.
• Bilateral differences over IT services and data policy can be deeper.
• Strategic partnership such as defense and quad cooperation may be affected.

Also read: If this mission has been successful, then ISRO will freeze all over the world; Learn every small and big details about Nisar

India-as Mini Trade Deal: The negotiations on the limited trade agreement between India and the United States are in the final stages. American tariff deadline is happening on Wednesday (July 9, 2025). For other countries, this deadline has been extended till August 1, but India has not been included in it, which is estimated that the official announcement of the deal between the two countries can be made anytime tonight.

The conversation was going on for a long time
According to a senior official, talks were going on between India and the US for several weeks. However, this deal will be limited as many areas could not be agreed. India was firm on its demands and was willing to face the tariff, but the US took the initiative to negotiate.

Suspense over tariff
It is not yet clear how much tariff America will impose on India, but according to reports it can be between 10 and 20 percent. Donald Trump warned of 10% additional tariff on BRICS countries. 26% of the recipe rockel tariff has already been implemented on India.

India does not have a trade deficit from America
In the financial year 2022-23, India exported ₹ 6.84 lakh crore to the US while in 2023-24 it was ₹ 6.75 lakh crore. At the same time, India’s imports from America decreased from ₹ 4.43 lakh crore to ₹ 3.67 lakh crore in 2023-24. India exports double to America, which will benefit it despite the tariff.

China-Bangladesh loss, India will get benefit
After the Geneva Agreement, the tariff war between the US and China has intensified. The US has imposed 51% tariff on China and 35% on Bangladesh. This will affect the export capacity of these countries and India will get competitive benefits in the US market, especially in textile.

Who will benefit from this deal?
To India:

• Textile, medicines, and jewelery access to the US market
• Export will be cheaper by removing 26% reciperook tariff
• Bilateral trade can reach $ 500 billion by 2030

To America:

• Products like Pekan Nuts, Blueberry and Automobiles are a chance to sell on low tariffs in India
• An opportunity to strengthen market in Asia
• The possibilities of broad deal in future will be stronger

US Trade Policy: US President Donald Trump made an important announcement on the social media platform on Sunday (July 07, 2025). He informed that agreements and letters related to tariffs (fees) with various countries of America will be implemented today from July 7.

Trump wrote in the post, “I am very happy to declare that tariff letters and agreements in the United States, along with various countries of the world, will be sent and implemented on Monday, July 7, at 12 noon (Eastern Time).”

Us President Donald Trump Posts on his Truth Social, “I am please to announs that the united states tarif letters, and/or deals, with various counTries from Around the World, 12:00 PM (Eastern), Monday, July 7th. ” pic.twitter.com/xambnvwww8al

– ANI (@ani) July 7, 2025

What does this decision of Trump mean?

It is clear from this decision of the US President that the Trump administration is going to strengthen its hold on international trade. Although it has not been clarified with which countries will be compromised or which products will apply to the tariffs, it is believed to have an impact on China, European Union and other major trading partners.

Donald Trump made this announcement in April

President Donald Trump announced in April a few months ago that many countries will now be imposed additional tax with 10% base tariff, which can be up to 50% in some cases. However, before implementing these more tariffs, the Trump administration gave 90 days time so that the scope of talks would remain. This deferment is now ending on 9 July.

Suspense still on Indo-US trade deal

No trade agreement has been reached between America and India so far. Despite the constant pressure by the Trump administration, the talks between the two countries have not reached any conclusion.

At the same time, diplomats of the European Union (EU) say that they too have not been able to reach any final agreement with America. Meanwhile, the Trump government has announced to impose 26 percent mutual tariff on India. Trump has made it clear that the countries who have already signed the trade letters sent to America will have to pay the tariff.

What is the Indo-US trade agreement stuck on?

India wants more access to the US market for its textile, leather and shoe industries in this deal. On the other hand, the US wants India to open its agriculture and dairy sector for American companies.

Also read-

Trump Tariff: Trump threatened extra tariffs to countries involved in BRICS, will India also increase tax on India?

S jaishankar in quad meeting: A meeting of foreign ministers of Quad countries was held on Tuesday at the US capital Washington DC. In this meeting, the diplomatic efforts of India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar were highly appreciated. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Jaishankar as a ‘very busy man’ and said that he has seen him in different countries several times in six months.

Jaishankar is seen in a new country every week: Rubio
At the beginning of the meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appreciated S Jaishankar’s international diplomatic activism, saying, I have seen him many times in different countries in six months. Every time I see the news, Jaishankar is in another country. They are really busy. This statement is considered a symbol of American praise on the role of India on the stage of Quad.

: “Every time I turn on the news, Dr. jaishankar is in a different part of the world – he’s a very busy man”

– US Sec out Marco Rubio pic.twitter.com/3Afrwwtq8g

– The Frustrated Indian (@Frustindian) July 1, 2025

Strategic partnership and new initiative in quad meeting
Foreign ministers of India, America, Japan and Australia insisted on deepening the mutual strategic partnership in the Quad meeting. In the Indo-Pacific sector, there was talk of measures to maintain independence, strengthen marine security and increase regional stability. After the meeting, Jaishankar described it as very productive on social media and also held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Launched Quad Critical Minerals Initiative
Quad countries jointly announced a new initiative, which is named Quad Critical Minerals Initiative. Its purpose is to make the mineral supply chain safe and diverse so that the four countries together can strengthen economic security and collective self -reliance. It was called an ambitious expansion of our partnership.

Business agreement expected
Prior to the meeting, Jaishankar had said that the Indo-US trade talks are progressing and some concessions will be necessary to find a middle way. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump said that the US can make a trade agreement with India, which will benefit American companies and face less tariffs in India. However, he raised doubts over the deal with Japan to a time limit.

India usa trade deal: The long -running bilateral trade talks between India and the US have now reached a decisive turn. While the US wants India to give concession in import duty on dairy and agricultural products. At the same time, India has refused to do so. All this is happening at a time when both countries are trying to finalize an interim trade agreement. This agreement can later be the basis of a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The dialogue has been going on in Washington since the end of June and is now the sixth day, but no concrete consent has been announced yet.

India told the dairy sector ‘red line’
According to the top sources of the Government of India, India has dismissed the demand for giving discount in tariffs on dairy products by the US. More than 8 crore people get employment in India from this region, most of which are small farmers. A senior official said bluntly, “There is no question of giving any concession on dairy. This is our red line.” The government believes that exemption in sensitive areas like agriculture and dairy can be disastrous for India’s rural economy.

Rajesh Aggarwal’s journey increased, Jaishankar also gathered in efforts
Rajesh Aggarwal, Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, who is leading the Indian delegation, has extended his journey in Washington one more day with the aim of removing the deadlock. The talks started from 26 June and now have entered the sixth day on Tuesday. The talks are likely to continue on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S.K. Jaishankar is also in the US and is about to meet his American counterpart Marco Rubio during a diplomatic meeting. This meeting is also considered important towards breaking the deadlock in business talks.

India’s priorities- tariff concession in labor-dominated areas
There is a demand from India that the US should give exemption in import duty on labor-dominated areas such as textiles, costumes, gems and leather, plastic, chemicals, shrimp, oilseeds, grapes and bananas. According to government sources, “The concession on these products is not a threat to the domestic interests of America, so the possibility of opposition is also very low.” India believes that exemption in these areas will provide relief to its exporters and domestic employment will also be encouraged. The purpose of this interim agreement is to eliminate heavy duty (up to 26%) on Indian exports. The US wants to fulfill this agreement before the deadline of July 9.

Tariff Deadline and American Pressure
If the dialogue fails, the US can again apply tariffs up to 26%. According to PTI, an official said, “If the business talks fail, the 26 percent fee will be again impact.” The mutual fees imposed on Indian products on April 2 were suspended for 90 days. But the original tariff of 10% is still applicable. India wants permanent exemption from these additional charges so that exports do not be interrupted.

America’s demands and India’s challenge
America is demanding concession on dairy and agricultural products from India. These include industrial items, electric vehicles, wine, petrochemical products, apples, dry fruits (tree nuts), and gene-reflected crops. But it is difficult for India to accept all this, because most farmers of the country are dependent on traditional and marginal farming and any kind of external competition will directly affect them.

A target of $ 500 billion by 2030
India and the US want to finalize the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by September-October this year. Its goal is to reach bilateral trade by 2030 to $ 500 billion. Currently, this trade is around $ 191 billion.

However, if there is no compromise on disputed topics like agriculture and dairy, then this goal can be difficult. India says that it will not accept any foreign pressure at the cost of its farmers and rural economy.