Global Trade Review Institute (GTRI) advises India to avoid rushing into trade deals under US pressure to safeguard core sectors like agriculture.
US's aggressive trade threats, known as MASALA deals, demand one-sided terms with limited success as only the UK and Vietnam have agreed to them.
Countries like Japan, South Korea, the EU, and Australia have resisted US demands, leading to punitive measures like tariffs on imports from certain nations.
GTRI warns India to be cautious as the US actively negotiates with various countries and emphasizes the limitations and implications of succumbing to such pressures.