The once-positive relationship between former US President Donald Trump and India has deteriorated. A series of events led to the cooling of ties.
Trump persistently took credit for the India-Pakistan ceasefire, a claim that India refuted. During a call with Prime Minister Modi, Trump reiterated his involvement, despite India’s denial.
Trump expressed disappointment about not being nominated for a Nobel Prize, a fact he mentioned to Modi. India’s refusal to nominate him added to the tensions.
No meeting happened between Trump and Modi at the G7 summit in Canada. Modi declined a stopover in the US. It was rumored that Modi was wary of a potential meeting with the Pakistani Army Chief brokered by Trump.
India rejected any third-party involvement in the Kashmir issue, which further strained the relationship. This stance opposed Trump’s offers of mediation.
Following the phone call, Trump’s criticism of India intensified, labeling the economy ‘dead’ and criticizing trade policies. The US later implemented a 50% tariff on Indian goods.
India declined to lower tariffs on US agricultural goods. Trade negotiations were canceled.
India continued to purchase Russian oil, leading to further tariffs on Indian imports. The US also requested European nations to impose tariffs, but there was no response.