Earlier in the year, after India imposed higher tariffs on some US goods, Washington withdrew a key trade privilege for India. And let’s not even mention American walnuts — with a whopping 120 per cent tariff. In comparison, the US, Japan and the EU had average tariff rates between 3.4 per cent and 5.2 per cent. If self-confidence, as I have noted earlier, is an essential attribute of a good diplomat, tap dancing skills are even more essential. And I am sorry, he doesn’t have much time for lessons intap dancing.

Source: Indian Express October 20, 2019 21:11 UTC