President Donald Trump has dealt Prime Minister Narendra Modi a double blow, humiliating India on both trade and security fronts.
On August 27, Trump imposed a 25% surcharge on top of the existing 25% tariffs on Indian goods, singling out India despite its compliance with Western oil price caps.
Adding insult, Trump embraced Pakistan, dining with its army chief Asim Munir and even entertaining mediation on Kashmir—long a red line for New Delhi.
For India, once courted as America’s strategic partner, the move shattered trust. Modi now turns to China, signaling India’s search for alternatives in an increasingly hostile world.