“India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You cannot even sell anything in India,” Trump said Friday at the White House. “They have agreed. By the way, they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done.” There was no immediate comment from Indian officials.

However, analysts question whether economic pragmatism can overcome deep-seated mistrust between the two Asian giants.

India is increasingly focusing on free or preferential trade agreements (FTAs) to reduce or eliminate customs tariffs and non-tariff barriers with partner countries amid shifting global trade dynamics,