Why India has soured on Trump ahead of US midterms
Summary
India’s relationship with President Donald Trump’s administration has grown more strained ahead of the US midterm elections, a shift from the public warmth between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. Indian officials have criticized US policies on trade, Pakistan and terrorism, while negotiations over a trade deal have stalled.Key Facts
- In 2019, Modi praised Trump at a Houston rally attended by more than 50,000 Indian Americans and used the slogan “This time, a Trump government.”
- Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
- India has traditionally had close ties with Republican administrations, including under Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush.
- The article says India usually raises disagreements with friendly countries privately but has recently criticized the Trump administration more openly.
- Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said the administration had been insensitive to India’s concerns about terrorism, had warmed to Pakistan and had pursued self-centered trade policies.
- India is among the countries most affected by Trump’s tariff policies, according to the article.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said trade negotiations with the United States had reached a plateau.
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