Ram Madhav: India draws line on coercion as US midterms approach
· World · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
As the US heads for midterms next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has publicly distanced itself from Donald Trump, citing his trade weaponisation and pressure tactics against India. The article notes Trump has subjected India to harsh tariffs on Russian energy imports and displayed bonhomie with Pakistan, while H1-B visa holders face racist outbursts such as Vice President J D Vance calling them 'indentured servants'. Many Indian analysts predict Republicans will lose majorities in both the House and Senate. Six years after Trump's 2020 election loss, and four years after his 2024 victory, India's enthusiasm has turned to distrust.
Why it matters
India is reassessing its strategic partnership with the US as Trump's trade pressure, tariffs on Russian energy, and coziness with Pakistan have eroded trust, directly affecting bilateral defence and energy cooperation.
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