Arun Kumar
Economist and former professor at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning (CESP), JNU, known for commentary on trade, macroeconomic policy, and development issues.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 44min
India-US ‘trade deal’: What does India gain from it?
Prof. Arun Kumar, economist and former CESP, JNU professor, critiques the India‑US trade announcement. He argues the tariff changes are skewed against India. He questions the $500 billion import claim, flags risks to jobs and farmers from opening markets, and stresses the need for stronger domestic demand, wages, public investment and long‑term R&D strategy.
