India-US relations in Trump 2.0 — continuity, friction points, opportunities

H-1B visa crackdown, tariffs—India’s foreign policy towards US and China in 2025

India and the US aim for global peace and stability, with Modi and Trump highlighting their strong ties. Meanwhile, India and China are working to normalise relations after recent tensions, focusing on cooperation and mutual respect.

India-US relations in Trump 2.0 — continuity, friction points, opportunities

Contrary to expectations in New Delhi, President Donald Trump has plunged the India-US relationship to its lowest point since the end of the Cold War in his second term. As the only saving grace, the defence and security partnership has shown a semblance of continuity, leaving open a possibility —as of now— for a future president to mend ties by restoring trust.

Why US Is distancing from India, Financial Times reveals growing rift

US-India relations have been described as having reached a low point during president Trump’s second term, according to a report by the Financial Times, influencing India’s economy, foreign policy, and even topping discussions within Indian business circles. The article states that the domestic policies of the Indian Prime Minister Modi and the Indian version of Hindutva, as well as the unpredictable foreign policy, have reduced the warmth betwe…