US-India bilateral relations
Trump's India Tariffs Push Modi Closer to Putin: Congressional Warning on Strategic Misstep
Dec 11, 2025 11:50 am CST
Congressional Democrats warn that President Trump's punitive tariffs and H-1B visa fees are jeopardizing the critical US-India strategic partnership, citing PM Modi's warm reception of Russian President Putin as evidence of India's shifting alignments. Experts testify that the administration's confrontational approach risks undermining decades of bipartisan progress in bilateral relations and may have lasting geopolitical consequences as India seeks alternative partnerships.
US-India Relations Improving: Trump Maintains Regular Contact With PM Modi Amid Ongoing Trade Negotiations
Nov 05, 2025 09:07 am CST
The White House confirms that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi communicate frequently while serious trade negotiations continue between the US and India. Despite previous tensions over India's Russian oil purchases that led to increased US tariffs, Trump has expressed interest in reaching a trade deal, signaling potential improvement in bilateral relations as Indian refiners reduce Russian oil imports following new US sanctions.