Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:10am on 04 Apr 2025,Friday International
As Donald Trump eyes a return to the White House in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, analysts are assessing the potential impact on India-U.S. relations. While his previous tenure saw enhanced defense cooperation and strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific, it also brought trade frictions, including the withdrawal of India’s GSP status and tariff hikes. A renewed Trump presidency may intensify focus on bilateralism, potentially straining multilateral trade norms. India could face tougher immigration policies, especially around H-1B visas, while benefiting from continued defense collaboration amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in the region. (PC: The Economic Times)