Trade deal with Trump 2.0: India needs to pick up from where it left
Donald Trump’s comeback to win the White House after losing a re-election bid is a rare electoral miracle, much like securing an elusive.
US Presidential Race: Global Attention and Impact
Biden’s exit from the race gave Kamala Harris a chance at the presidency amid US political polarization and uncertainty. The implications for future deals may also be significant.
The US presidential polls attract global attention due to the country’s significant influence on world affairs. While some perceive US power as waning, its impact on global issues remains strong. Many nations still view the US as the only power capable of leading in challenging times, including in brokering essential deals.
The US presidential polls attract global attention due to the country’s significant influence on world affairs. While some perceive US power as waning, its impact on global issues remains strong. Many nations still view the US as the only power capable of leading in challenging times.
Strengthening India-US Ties: From Trade to Technology
In 2017, there was a revival of this framework, at the official level and elevated to the foreign ministerial level in September 2019. This laid the foundations for subsequent Quad Leaders’ summits starting 2021.
The 2+2 dialogue format led to the India-US Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, enhancing military communication and interoperability. Trade deals were also discussed during these dialogues.
Despite trade challenges, India strengthened ties with the US, including fuel imports. The 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad boosted business prospects.
India and the US can focus on finalizing and enhancing collaboration on critical technologies to boost innovation. This collaboration may be pivotal in future trade deals.
While Trump did have issues with what he perceived to be high tax barriers in India, the two sides kept the relationship steady. This was because both sides understood what the other brought to the partnership which they considered invaluable. While India-US ties will require work to keep it secure, I have every reason to be optimistic about Trump 2.0. Prime Minister Modi was right when he said at the famous ‘Howdy Modi’ rally with Trump at Houston, ‘abki baar Trump sarkar’.
