In this episode of New Wave Global, Economist Asad Ejaz Butt is joined by Athar Mansoor, a researcher in innovation policy and national competitiveness, to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to impose reciprocal tariffs on India—a country that accounts for 2.3% of America’s global exports. Meanwhile, the US remains one of India’s key export partners, contributing 18% to India’s total exports. They examine whether this move would come as a shock to the Indian leadership, which was closely aligned with Trump’s first administration. They also explore whether this signals a weakness in the American administration, suggesting it now feels vulnerable competing in a free and open global economy. Tune in to understand the potential implications for both countries, their rational responses, and the influence of the Indian lobby and business leaders in the US.