In response to Reuters questions, Acting Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch said the USTR is satisfied that the current surveillance system has had a minimal impact on trade so far, but that it would still allow the import of imported equipment. India is closely monitoring the investigation. ensure that it was implemented in line with WTO obligations and was not having a “material negative impact on trade relations.”
Goyal's commerce ministry said in a statement to Reuters that Tai “raised certain concerns” during their August meeting and that New Delhi “expressed India's security concerns” at the time. It did not elaborate on why it reversed its decision or on the US email.
Three Indian officials, including two commerce ministry officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment, said New Delhi did not reverse its policy under any US pressure and took the decision. Because he realized that local manufacturing of laptops and tablets was taking place. This is not important at this stage.
While Tai was on her visit to New Delhi, a press officer at the US Embassy in New Delhi wrote an email to colleagues warning US officials to exercise caution when speaking to the press – another sign of this How sensitive can New Delhi be?
If asked about the laptop move, the US government's line is: “The (Indian) government has the authority and responsibility to formulate a trade policy that is responsive to the needs of the people of India”, the email said. Is.