Trump, China, a tale of four FTAs with the West: India & world trade

Описание: In this episode of WorldView with Swasti, Dr. Swasti Rao engages in a conversation with Ambassador J.S. Deepak—India’s former chief negotiator for the RCEP and India-EU FTA, former ambassador to the WTO, and currently Group Director at Bharti Enterprises. As India intensifies its push for free trade agreements with the UK, EU, and other global partners, this timely discussion unpacks the real trade-offs behind the headlines.

Amb. Deepak offers a candid assessment of how past FTAs have played out, what India stands to gain or lose from upcoming deals, and why the country walked away from RCEP. The conversation delves into sensitive issues like China’s dominance in global manufacturing, the challenges posed by digital trade and intellectual property standards, and the risks of being arm-twisted in bilateral negotiations.

From protecting key sectors like autos, pharma, and textiles to managing investment guarantees and navigating green tariffs like CBAM, this episode sheds light on the high-stakes world of trade diplomacy. With Trump and China’s continued dominance, Amb. Deepak explains what India must do to secure its place as a stable, strategic trade partner in a volatile global economy.

#freetradeagreement #trump #tariffs #uk #china #modi

0:00 – : Montage

01.05 - Ad

1:54 – Introduction

3:30 – Introducing Ambassador J.S. Deepak

5:15 – India’s FTA Strategy Explained

7:00 – Inside the India-UK FTA

10:50 – Key Concessions in Auto, Pharma & Procurement

14:45 – Market Access, Tariff Benefits & Risks

17:00 – India’s Challenges with Visa & Mobility Terms

20:00 – The FDI Puzzle

23:00 – Misconception of Trade Deficits

26:30 – India's FTA with EFTA Countries

30:00 – The Looming India-US Trade Deal

32:30 – Why India Exited RCEP

34:50 – Trump's Narrative on 'Tariff Reciprocity'

36:50 – A Narrow, Strategic Deal with the US

38:00 – India’s WTO Tariff Retaliation

41:00 – The India-EU FTA Outlook

43:30 – Balancing Access with Protection

44:50 – Why India Isn't a Manufacturing Hub Yet

47:10 – Is Trump a Genius or a Bully?

48:45 – What India Must Protect in Trade Deals

50:25 – Conclusion
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