Washington, Sept. 28 -- In a fresh warning to India amid ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of the Trump administration said New Delhi "needs fixing," cautioning that if it wants access to American consumers, it must "play ball with the President."

Taking aim at India and Brazil, Lutnick argued that both countries must do more to open their markets and stop undermining US interests.

The measure has left Indian pharmaceutical firms, which derive about 40 percent of their revenue from the US market, in a difficult position.

The 50 percent tariff on Indian goods also incorporates a 25 percent penalty tied to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil.

He also underlined Trump's approac...