U.S. tariffs could push allies to forge closer relationships with other countries like China and India, according to former U.S. diplomat Wendy Cutler.

The US relies heavily on Indian generic medicines, with nearly half of all generic drugs consumed in the US originating from India. This has resulted in significant savings for the US healthcare system.

India should convert the Trump threat to an India opportunity, re-embracing a more liberal trade regime as a way of reviving manufacturing output and exports.