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Professor Vivek Dehejia Speaks to BBC News about the Impacts of the Trump Tariffs on India

April 11, 2025

Time to read: 1 minutes

Professor Vivek Dehejia was interviewed by BBC News regarding the impacts of President Trump’s tariffs on India, in an article titled “Will trade-shy India gain edge in tariff-driven slowdown?”

Here is a quote:

“Many post-colonial states like India harbour a deep-rooted suspicion that international commerce and trade are simply new forms of colonisation. Unfortunately, this mindset still lingers among some policymakers — and that’s a shame.”

The full article can be accessed on BBC News’ website here.