India's Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, sees an 'opportunity of a lifetime' in the disruptions caused by Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
Goyal believes that the changes in global trade will not only bring fairness to supply chains but also benefit India.
He mentioned that India has the chance to turn the current situation into an advantage and called it an opportunity of a lifetime.
India's stance differs from China and the EU, as it is focused on negotiating a bilateral trade deal with the US rather than imposing retaliatory tariffs.
Despite potential growth drag following tariffs, Goyal expressed confidence in India's economy due to its large domestic demand.
Major companies like Apple are considering India to diversify their supply chains and mitigate the impact of tariffs.
India is also engaged in negotiations with other trading partners, including the EU, the UK, and the US, while being cautious about strategic investments from China.
Goyal emphasized the need to safeguard India's strategic interests and mentioned restrictions on market access to EV giant BYD.
In summary, India sees the current global trade disruptions as an opportunity to strengthen its position in international trade and establish beneficial trade relationships.