P.M. BRIEFING : India Refuses ‘Hit List’ Talks
NEW DELHI — India today rejected negotiations with the United States over removing India from an American “hit list” of countries targeted for unfair trading practices.
India is not going to be “intimidated or policed” by anybody on the issue of the country’s sovereignty and economic independence, Commerce Minister Arun Nehru told the national Parliament.
Nehru’s statement marked the first time Indian officials have openly rejected negotiations with the United States over the trade issue.
On April 27, President Bush cited India under a 1988 law that provides for economic sanctions if protective trade barriers are not eliminated. Bush removed Japan and Brazil from the list, leaving India the only country on it.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
