India should not blink first in US trade negotiations, says SBI report

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A report by SBI advises India not to make early concessions in trade negotiations with the United States. India is encouraged to leverage its strategic strengths and maintain a long-term bargaining approach to improve its position against US trade tactics.

India should avoid early trade concessions with the United States. Washington is using uncertainty as a bargaining instrument across many issues. India possesses unique strategic strengths that should be leveraged. The nation should play the long game and test US resolve. This approach will improve India's bargaining position over time.