Is the US losing India to Europe? As PM Modi and President Macron upgrade ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" in Mumbai, Washington is making a massive counter-move.
19 February,2026 01:43 AM IST
A leaked audio recording is now at the center of growing uncertainty around the India-US trade negotiations. In the latest Axios report, Senator Ted Cruz is said to have named senior White House officials as the key roadblocks in the stalled India-US trade deal, describing a “battle” over the agreement during private donor calls. The report comes at a time when negotiations have gained urgency following fresh US tariffs tied to India-Russia oil trade, with total duties on India reportedly rising to 50%. The leak suggests deeper political resistance within the administration, even as both sides continue bilateral talks after months of negotiation. WATCH
27 January,2026 10:52 PM IST
US President Donald Trump hinted at a major breakthrough in India–US trade talks during the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India. Trump confirmed that discussions are progressing toward a fair deal and suggested that tariffs on Indian imports could be reduced soon.
11 November,2025 07:50 PM IST
A new wave of optimism is sweeping across India-US relations as PM Narendra Modi and former President Donald Trump engage in high-level trade discussions, signaling a potential easing of tariff tensions and a stronger bilateral partnership. The leaders emphasize the limitless potential of cooperation, aiming for mutual prosperity and growth for citizens of both nations. In a series of exchanges, Modi highlights the importance of continued negotiations, while Trump praises Modi as a great leader and reaffirms the long-standing friendship between India and the U.S. Analysts suggest the shift in tone follows earlier friction over tariffs and India’s Russia oil imports, but both sides appear committed to early resolution for mutual benefit.
10 September,2025 06:19 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
