US President Donald Trump’s renewed tenure has intensified political and diplomatic pressures on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a New York Times report. Despite partial resolution of trade disputes, mutual distrust between the two nations persists.
The report highlights Trump’s 50% increase in tariffs on Indian goods and his dismissal of India’s economy as “dead,” marking a significant blow to New Delhi. Modi reportedly acknowledged that the ongoing trade conflict is costing him politically domestically.
During recent India-Pakistan tensions, Trump’s ceasefire declaration was welcomed by Islamabad—even earning him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination—but India rejected the claim and downplayed it diplomatically.
The Times notes India’s foreign policy struggles, including stalled efforts to mend ties with China, which has openly backed Pakistan. Despite economic growth, India’s global standing faces scrutiny amid these setbacks.
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