India hopes Modi-Trump rapport will help manage shifting US relations
During his campaign for re-election, Donald Trump repeatedly threatened major tariffs on imports from a range of countries. Beijing bore the brunt of his attention — he threatened a 60 percent tariff on Chinese products. But India was a major target, too — he described the country as a 'major charger' of tariffs, and promised to do the same in return.
Now, after a surprising election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s return to the presidency brings potential challenges for US-India relations. His intentions to reintroduce trade barriers and his strong stance on immigration could put new pressures on the relationship between the two nations.
The United States is India's largest export market and one of its top trading partners. Economic experts in India worry that Trump’s campaign promises, if enacted, may strain ties. Biswajit Dhar, a professor at New Delhi's Council for Social Development, warned that implementing these measures 'would be very, very bad news for India.'
However, there is hope. According to Dhar, the warm rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump might help India steer through these potential challenges, preserving strong bilateral relations amidst evolving US policies.
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