The Government has taken note of a statement by the US President on bilateral trade. The Government is studying its implications.

India and the US have been engaged in negotiations on concluding a fair, balanced and mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement over the last few months. We remain committed to that objective.

The Government attaches the utmost importance to protecting and promoting the welfare of our farmers, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises).

The Government will take all steps necessary to secure our national interest, as has been the case with other trade agreements including the latest Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the UK.

This statement exemplifies India’s subtlety and diplomatic finesse. But essentially, it conveys the same message that Stephen Colbert recently directed at Trump.

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