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Strategic convergence no longer principal driver of India-US ties
Strategic convergence no longer principal driver of India-US ties
The US is shifting from a partnership driven by shared fear of China to one based on reciprocal strategic and economic value, The Hindu reports. President Trump’s latest tariffs on India are…
The Story in Brief
The US is shifting from a partnership driven by shared fear of China to one based on reciprocal strategic and economic value, The Hindu reports. President Trump’s latest tariffs on India are not just a trade dispute but a signal of ‘flexible realism’: an approach that puts American national interest above strategic convergence. Washington now judges partners by tangible benefits, not shared values. For India, this means closer cooperation on defence, critical technologies and supply chains will depend on what it brings to the table, not merely on China’s rise.
The Indian Opinion
Some narratives paint the new US tariffs as a mere trade spat. Others claim India must either fall in line or lose strategic favour. Both miss the point. The Trump administration is judging partners by national interest, not past goodwill. That does not weaken India’s hand. A stronger, more capable India can demand reciprocal terms. The real test is whether New Delhi uses this freedom to pursue independent choices in trade, technology and ties with China, or just waits for Washington’s next move.
Source: thehindu.com
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