The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has indeed suggested that India should withdraw from all negotiations with the US and adopt a firm stance similar to countries like China and Canada. GTRI's founder, Ajay Srivastava, emphasized that the US is exerting heavy pressure on India to accept trade demands that largely favor American interests. He also pointed out that US President Donald Trump and his officials have criticized India using incorrect data.

China and Canada have announced retaliatory measures against US tariffs. For instance, Canada imposed 25% tariffs on $20.7 billion worth of US imports and threatened additional tariffs if Trump's tariffs remain in place2. China, on the other hand, imposed 10% to 15% tariffs on some US agricultural product imports.

It's a complex situation, and GTRI's recommendation reflects the challenges India faces in navigating these trade negotiations.