Washington: Washington: Howard Lutnick, United States Commerce Secretary, said on Sunday that India needs to “react correctly” to the US, adding that New Delhi should open its markets and avoid actions that could “harm” the US.
“We have a bunch of countries to fix like Switzerland, Brazil, right? It’s got an issue. India, these are countries that need to really react correctly to America. Open their markets, stop taking actions that harm America, and that’s why we’re off sides with them,” he said.
Howard Lutnick said that while the issues would eventually be resolved, it would take time, and countries, including India, need to recognise that gaining access to the US market requires “playing ball” with President Donald Trump.
“Those, I think, will be sorted out, but they take time. And these countries have to understand that if you want to sell to the US consumer, right? You’ve got to play ball with the president of the United States. So those are still coming. A bunch of countries left but the big ones maybe the big ones you know India we’ll sort it out over time,” he said during an interview with News Nation.
Earlier on September 26, a high-level Indian delegation, led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a recent visit to the US, engaged in a series of productive discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade deal and investment ties between the two countries, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement.
The Ministry added that the Minister held key meetings with Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, and Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador-designate to India.
A delegation led by the Commerce and Industries Minister visited the United States of America from 22nd to 24th September 2025.
During these discussions, both sides exchanged views on various facets of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) deal. It was mutually agreed to continue engagements to expedite the early conclusion of a trade agreement that benefits both countries, the Ministry added.
(With inputs from ANI)
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