India-US Relations Under Trump: Key Moments and the Road Ahead

Jan 21, 2025 Komal Das

Donald Trump begins his second term, offering India a chance to reflect on key moments from his first presidency and explore future ties

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In 2016, Trump praised India, saying, "I am a big fan of Hindus, big fan of India," winning support from Indian Americans

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In 2017, PM Modi’s US visit strengthened ties, with support for India’s global entry and the revival of the Quad alliance

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In 2018, the COMCASA agreement and STA-1 status strengthened defense ties, while Trump criticized Pakistan for harboring terrorists

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IND vs ENG T20I and ODI Series 2025: Full schedule, squads, live streaming details, and more

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In 2020, Trump’s visit to India strengthened ties, with the "Namaste Trump" event, advanced military deals, and a stop at the Taj Mahal

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What to Expect from Trump 2.0 Trump’s second term could boost India-US ties, with Rubio and Waltz advocating for stronger defense and sectoral collaboration

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