India, Nov. 7 -- Prabhu Dayal

The Republicans' midterm debacle is a major setback for Donald Trump, potentially weakening his political authority. The fallout could extend well beyond America, reshaping its global engagements

During the second Trump administration, Indo-US relations suffered a significant downturn driven by aggressive trade protectionism, including punitive tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods and stalled bilateral trade agreements. Tensions were further exacerbated by Washington's coercive pressure and threat of secondary sanctions over India's continued purchase of Russian oil, alongside friction from tightened U.S. immigration and H-1B visa restrictions. Public diplomatic spats-such as unverified U.S. claims regardin...