The US-India Trade Deal: A Boeing Perspective

In this episode of The Hyphen, we examine one of the most consequential developments in U.S.-India relations in recent times: The interim US-India trade deal. Host Sital Kalantry sits down with Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia, to unpack the complex trade negotiations between the two nations. With nearly 7,000 employees under his leadership and experience spanning global supply chains, manufacturing, and aviation finance, Salil offers unique insights at the intersection of trade, industry, and geopolitics. This conversation explores the terms of the interim agreement, including the framework for negotiations, reciprocal tariffs, and India's commitment to purchase over $500 billion in U.S. products over five years. We examine critical issues including tariff reductions on industrial goods and agricultural products, non-tariff barriers, digital trade rules, and supply chain resilience. The discussion also addresses contentious matters such as Russian oil purchases, the U.S.-India trade deficit, and what this framework means for major U.S. companies operating in India. Salil Gupte serves as Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry's National Committee on Aerospace and sits on the boards of the U.S.-India Business Council and the U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council, providing a comprehensive perspective on how this trade framework will shape bilateral economic ties. Subscribe to The Hyphen for more analysis on U.S.-India relations, policy, and the forces shaping both nations. The Hyphen is produced by Ashini Jagtiani and Shannon Young from the Roundglass India Center at Seattle University, our media partner India Abroad and production partner Social Sherpa.