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US-India Relations Deteriorate Amid Tariffs and Tensions
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- September 2025, the Trump administration shifted Indo-US ties from alliance to conflict.
- A 50% tariff on Indian goods hit exports; India sought discounted Russian oil amid the Ukraine crisis.
- A $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike threatens India's tech sector and talent.
- Pivot toward Pakistan and sidelining India’s security concerns alarm New Delhi.
- Secondary tariffs backfire, pushing India closer to Russia and China.
