From ‘great friend Modi’ to 50% tariffs: Decoding India–US ties in the Trump era

India-US relations are currently characterized by unpredictable fluctuations, driven by transactional politics and personal ego, particularly under President Trump's administration. Despite past bonhomie, trade wars and differing stances on global conflicts have strained ties, creating a complex dynamic between strategic imperatives and political unease.

From ‘great friend Modi’ to 50% tariffs: Decoding India–US ties in the Trump era
India-US relations are currently characterized by unpredictable fluctuations, driven by transactional politics and personal ego, particularly under President Trump's administration. Despite past bonhomie, trade wars and differing stances on global conflicts have strained ties, creating a complex dynamic between strategic imperatives and political unease.