June 06, 2025
U.S.-India Trade Talks Show Progress, but Major Hurdles Remain, Says Strategist
Rachel Ziemba, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, says the U.S. and India are making progress toward a trade deal, driven by shared geostrategic interests and supply chain goals. However, she warns that major hurdles remain, particularly around agriculture and tariffs. She says any agreement this month may be a stepping stone toward a more comprehensive deal later in the year, possibly timed with key diplomatic events.
Watch the full interview on CNBC.
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