How India’s FTA with EU made Trump blink on a trade deal with India
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM Feb 03, 2026, 15:09 IST IST
United States President Donald Trump regards himself as master of the art of the deal. He uses a combination of coercion and carrots. Trump coerced both allies (Canada) and enemies (Iran) with either tariffs or military attack. The threats are often an opening negotiating gambit. In most cases, the targets have tried to appease Trump.