Global Trade Research Initiative & Donald Trump

Global Trade Research Initiative: GTRI urged India to resist US pressure and suggested alternative funding models for UPI.

Donald Trump: US President Trump was cited by Congress as pressuring India to open digital payments to American firms.

Global Trade Research Initiative: GTRI provided data on India's pharma exports to the US, cited in multiple articles.

Donald Trump: Trump announced the tariff plan as part of his policy to reshore pharmaceutical production, reinforcing his protectionist trade agenda.

Global Trade Research Initiative: Think tank founded by Ajay Srivastava; provided analysis on India-US trade talks.

Donald Trump: Trump administration's tariff threats and negotiating style create pressure but also legal challenges.

Global Trade Research Initiative: Founder Srivastava said Brazil case is warning for India.

Donald Trump: President Trump initiated the 50% tariffs on Canada, using Section 338, and also imposed tariffs on Brazil and 60 other countries. His actions escalate trade tensions and carry political risks ahead of midterm elections.

Global Trade Research Initiative: The Global Trade Research Initiative, a New Delhi-based think tank, provided estimates on the impact of the tariffs, suggesting labor-intensive sectors in India will be hit hardest.

Global Trade Research Initiative: Ajay Srivastava, founder of the Delhi-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative, stated that duty-free access to the European Union could help offset losses for Indian textile and jewellery exporters in the United States.