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TRUMP AND INDIA
The Daily Guardian
|November 07, 2024
Trump’s re-election brings India both opportunities and challenges, requiring strategic, economic, diplomatic, and cultural adjustments to strengthen India-U.S. relations.
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The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States in November 2024 marks a pivotal moment for global politics. As one of the world’s largest democracies, the U.S. holds considerable influence across spheres that ripple outward, impacting numerous nations, including India. India and the U.S. share a complex, layered relationship that encompasses foreign policy, economic strategies, immigration, and cultural connections. Trump’s return to office brings profound implications for this relationship, ushering in both new opportunities and challenges.
Foreign Policy and indo-PaciFic Strategy
A defining theme of Trump’s foreign policy has been his hardline stance on China, with a particular focus on reducing U.S. economic reliance on China. While this “decoupling” strategy primarily addresses U.S.-China tensions, its effects extend beyond these two powers, carrying weighty implications for India.
Decoupling from china
Trump’s administration has long promoted the idea of decoupling from China in sectors like technology, manufacturing, and critical supply chains. For India, this presents a dual-edged sword.
As U.S. companies seek alternatives to Chinese manufacturing, India stands to gain economically. Positioned as a potential manufacturing and technology hub, India could attract substantial foreign investment, generating jobs, capital, and expertise within the country.
However, to realise this potential, India must meet several conditions. The country needs to upgrade infrastructure, streamline regulatory processes, and address bureaucratic challenges to draw and sustain large-scale foreign investments. Enhancing digital infrastructure, improving business environments, and tackling issues like labor laws and land acquisition are critical if India aims to seize these emerging opportunities effectively.
Quadrilateral security dialogue
This story is from the November 07, 2024 edition of The Daily Guardian.
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