‘We have to fix India’: Howard Lutnick says New Delhi must ‘open market, stop harming’ America

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has placed India on the list of countries Washington wants to “fix” in its trade agenda, urging New Delhi to adjust its approach for smoother access to the American market. However, Lutnick added that these countries should respond appropriately to America.

US Commerce Secretary targets India in trade talks

Speaking to NewsNation, Lutnick said, “We have a bunch of countries to fix, like Switzerland, Brazil, India — these are countries that need to really react correctly to America,” he said, adding, “Open their markets, stop taking actions that harm America, and that’s why we’re at odds with them.” India faces some of the highest US trade levies, a 50% tariff on certain goods, including a 25% penalty linked to Russian oil imports.

Lutnick added, “