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India-US: From estranged to engaged to restrained democracies
May 30, 2026 6:27 am
The weaponisation of trade, finance and energy flows by the US, with its allies playing second fiddle, has deeply hurt Indian economic interests, impacting India’s economic rise, and as a consequence, its national security and global standing
Marco Rubio's visit cannot fully undo a year of systemic whiplash in India-US ties
May 28, 2026 5:33 am
While Rubio effectively managed the acute symptoms of the crumbling partnership, the underlying disease — the radical unpredictability of Washington’s transactional MAGA foreign policy — remains uncured
Who 'surrendered’ to the US? That's the wrong question
May 02, 2026 10:50 am
In the current climate of uncertainty, India maintained a principled and well-thought-out 'strategic restraint'. The Opposition should appreciate that and come out of its 'surrender' politics
Confusion can become costly in India-US trade pact
February 18, 2026 11:13 pm
Trade under Trump is not primarily presented as technocratic harmonisation; it is used as a bargaining tool and a form of leverage.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | India-US Interim Trade Deal: Backdrop, key highlights, gains, and concerns
February 13, 2026 12:55 pm
From “Liberation Day” tariffs to strategic resets, the India–US Interim Trade Deal signals a pivotal moment in bilateral ties. What is the backdrop? Who gains, who worries, and what does it mean for India’s economy and geopolitics? Let's break it down for your UPSC prep.
C Raja Mohan writes | Decisive break from past: Closing deal with US, India emerges more confident negotiator
February 08, 2026 6:38 am
If the 1990s reforms helped India adjust to economic globalisation, today’s world is defined by intense geo-economic competition. The interim deal positions India well to navigate this
Tariff cuts on soybean oil, fruits, and wine: What interim agreement on India-US trade entails
February 08, 2026 1:48 am
There has been a sharp growth in imports of soybean oil from the US, with the figure reaching 1.22 lakh tonnes during the April-November period last year.
'Engagement at highest levels underway': Trump envoy Sergio Gor hails India-US ties
February 05, 2026 1:08 pm
Trump envoy's comments come amid ongoing talks between New Delhi and Washington on trade and strategic cooperation.
India-US trade deal to accelerate capital formation: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
February 05, 2026 6:12 am
FPIs have been offloading domestic equities for the past many months amid concerns over various geopolitical tensions, including the levy of higher reciprocal tariffs by the US on India and other major economies.
Deal with the US should not change India’s long-term trade strategy — diversification
February 04, 2026 3:23 pm
It does not offer any protection against the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration. For instance, the US announced a trade deal with the EU in July 2025. However, the US recently threatened eight European allies with additional tariffs of 10 per cent from February and 25 per cent from June over Greenland
INDIA-US TIES PHOTOS
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over silence on West Asia crisis, Lok Sabha stalled
March 09, 2026 8:09 pm
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted as the Opposition demanded a full discussion on the West Asia situation, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of avoiding a debate, while the government termed the Opposition “irresponsible.”
On India-US trade deal, LoP Rahul Gandhi claims PM Modi has ‘sold the nation’
February 11, 2026 3:54 pm
Rahul Gandhi also claimed that India had “buckled on tariffs, handed over our data, given up control over digital trade rules”.
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