India US Trade Deal: Why did India benefit from the India-US trade deal and Pakistan had to face 19% tariff? Did the lobbying and posturing strategy fail? Know the story behind this controversy and economic mystery.
Pakistan Tariff Controversy: Recently a new trade agreement has been signed between India and America, in which India reduced the US tariff on its exports to 18 percent. At the same time, Pakistan is still facing 19 percent tariff. This difference has created a huge uproar in Pakistan. People on social media are surprised as to how India got a better deal despite pressure from Trump.
Did lobbying and personal relationships not work?
Pakistan’s leaders have spent months lobbying the US, even supporting Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize and joining the Board of Peace. Despite this, they did not get the expected benefits. Experts say India negotiated on the basis of “strategic autonomy”, while Pakistan’s strategy was based on personal relationships.
Why are posts going viral on social media?
X user Omar Ali from Pakistan shared a funny and sarcastic post on the trade deal. In this he compared how Trump treated the Field Marshal of Pakistan as if someone was trying to sell his soul. This post and AI-generated images show the discontent and anger in Islamabad.
Did India adopt the right strategy?
Experts and journalists believe that India took advantage of its economic strength and market access to sway the trade deal in its favor. Digital creator Wajahat Khan wrote that Trump “saw India as a partner” and offered an 18 percent deal. India adopted a smarter and strategic approach as compared to Pakistan.
Will Pakistan’s economic problems increase?
Journalists believe that this tariff burden on Pakistan may further increase its falling exports and low foreign investment. He has warned that the country’s bargaining power is also weakening.
Can respect be bought?
A question both social media and experts are raising: “Can you buy respect?” The answer to this question goes deeper than a trade deal. India secured a better deal through its strategy and economic understanding, while Pakistan’s efforts remained limited to lip service and personal relationships.
India’s strategy vs Pakistan’s lobbying
It is clear from the India-US trade deal that economic strength and strategic planning are the biggest weapons. Pakistan’s protests and social media reactions also showed that mere flattery or lobbying does not yield big gains. The example of India shows that only with wisdom and strategy can both profit and respect be maintained in the long run.