In an interview with CNBC, Hassett remained optimistic about striking an agreement with India, but added that there are a lot of different variables in the India-U.S. relationship.
White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett on Monday reportedly said that the trade deal talks with India got “pretty complicated” because of the country’s interactions with Russia.
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In an interview with CNBC, Hassett remained optimistic about striking an agreement with India, but added that there are a lot of different variables in the India-U.S. relationship.
“Yeah, we were for sure very close. I’ve spoken to the ambassador, and we’ve had visits. I think that it’s a complicated situation because [of] the interactions India does with Russia, and what India does with us,” he said during the interview.
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